Associations to the word «Breakthrough»

Wiktionary

BREAKTHROUGH, adjective. Characterized by major progress or overcoming some obstacle.
BREAKTHROUGH, noun. (military) An advance through and past enemy lines.
BREAKTHROUGH, noun. Any major progress; such as a great innovation or discovery that overcomes a significant obstacle.
BREAKTHROUGH, noun. (sports) The penetration of the opposition defence

Dictionary definition

BREAKTHROUGH, noun. A productive insight.
BREAKTHROUGH, noun. Making an important discovery.
BREAKTHROUGH, noun. A penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense.

Wise words

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