Breakthrough Definition

brākthro͝o
breakthroughs
noun
breakthroughs
An act of overcoming or penetrating an obstacle or restriction.
American Heritage
The act, result, or place of breaking through against resistance, as in warfare.
Webster's New World
A strikingly important advance or discovery.
Webster's New World
A military offensive that penetrates an enemy's lines of defense.
American Heritage
A major achievement or success that permits further progress, as in technology.
American Heritage
Antonyms:
adjective

Characterized by major progress or overcoming some obstacle.

A breakthrough technological advance.
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Other Word Forms of Breakthrough

Noun

Singular:
breakthrough
Plural:
breakthroughs

Origin of Breakthrough

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