Definition Synonyms
Definition of breakthrough - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
significant progressmajor progress or development in a field
- The new cancer treatment was a major breakthrough.
2.
militaryTECH. advance through and past enemy linesTECH.
- The army's breakthrough changed the course of the battle.
3.
medicalTECH. emergence of symptoms despite treatmentTECH.
- The patient experienced a breakthrough infection.
Expressions with breakthrough
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overcome a major obstacle or challenge
She made a breakthrough in her career after years of hard work.
new kind of tool or method that changes what people can achieve
Solar paint could become a breakthrough technology for clean energy.
sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development
The scientist's breakthrough moment led to a new cancer treatment.
achieve a significant and sudden success
After years of research, they experienced a breakthrough in cancer treatment.
major new advance in tools or methods based on modern science
The smartphone was a technological breakthrough that changed how people communicate.
outstanding achievement that surpasses previous efforts
Her breakthrough performance in the film earned her an award.
intermenstrual bleeding often linked to hormonal contraceptives
She experienced breakthrough bleeding while on the new pill.
Origin of breakthrough
English, break (separate) + through (pass)
Terms with breakthrough included in their meaning
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metaphor
significant achievement or breakthrough
science
unexpected scientific discovery or breakthrough
success
achieve success or a breakthrough
innovation
make a breakthrough in a problem
breakthrough
sudden brilliant idea or creative act leading to success
progress
sudden highly significant advance or breakthrough
Examples of breakthrough in a sentence
Her research resulted in a breakthrough for Alzheimer's treatment. Their breakthrough was a turning point. A breakthrough was achieved at dawn. Doctors are researching ways to prevent breakthrough cases. Breakthrough symptoms can complicate treatment plans.
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- French:avancée, rupture, ...
- German:Durchbruch, Durchbruchinfektion, ...
- Italian:svolta, sfondamento, ...
- Spanish:progreso importante, avance, ...
- Portuguese:progresso significativo, recidiva, ...
- Chinese:突破, 突围, ...
- Japanese:画期的な進展, 突破, ...
- Arabic:اِخْتِرَاق, تَقَدُّم حَاسِم, ...
- Hebrew:פְּרִיצַת דֶּרֶךְ, פְּרִיצָה, ...
- Russian:прорыв, ...
- Ukrainian:прорив, загострення, ...
- Hindi:बड़ी प्रगति, उल्लंघन, ...
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