Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪkˌθruː/
noun a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development
A1 The scientist made a breakthrough in finding a cure for the common cold.
A2 The students celebrated their breakthrough in understanding a difficult math concept.
B1 The company's latest breakthrough in technology has revolutionized the industry.
B2 The artist's breakthrough painting received critical acclaim from art critics.
C1 The breakthrough in renewable energy sources has led to a decrease in carbon emissions.
C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research was considered a major breakthrough in the field of genetics.
adjective characterized by or constituting a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development
A1 The breakthrough invention changed the way we live.
A2 The breakthrough technology made communication easier.
B1 The breakthrough discovery in medicine revolutionized treatment options.
B2 The breakthrough research findings were published in a prestigious journal.
C1 The breakthrough scientific breakthrough had a significant impact on the field of physics.
C2 The breakthrough innovation was recognized with a prestigious award.
formal The scientists announced a major breakthrough in cancer research.
informal I heard there was a big breakthrough in the tech industry.
slang Dude, did you hear about the sick breakthrough in gaming?
figurative The artist's new painting was a breakthrough in modern art.
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