breakthrough

Meanings

• Noun

  A discovery, invention, or achievement that represents a significant advance or innovation in a particular field.

• Noun

  A progression or achievement in understanding or skill.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɹeɪkθɹuː/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=201954"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with breakthrough
through , clue , blue , new , mew

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Variants

List of all variants of breakthrough that leads to same result
breakthrough , breakthrough case , breakthrough cases , breakthrough infection , breakthrough infections , breakthroughs , break through , breaking through , breaks through , broke through , broken through

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Forms

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breakthroughs, had a breakthrough, made a breakthrough

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Etymology

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The word 'breakthrough' originated in the late 19th century from the idea of 'breaking through' a barrier or obstacle.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'breakthrough' was first used in the field of medicine in the late 1800s to describe the discovery of the cause of tuberculosis.

2. The first successful human heart transplant is considered a breakthrough in medical history.

3. The invention of the printing press is considered a major breakthrough in the history of communication.

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Related Concepts

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1. Innovation: The process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay.

2. Discovery: The act of identifying, finding, or uncovering something new or previously unknown.

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Culture

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Breakthroughs have been a significant theme in literature and art, often symbolizing progress, innovation, and overcoming adversity.

How to Memorize "breakthrough"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a barrier or obstacle in your way, and visualize yourself breaking through it with determination and perseverance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'breakthrough' with the image of a light bulb turning on or a door opening to a new opportunity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B-R-A-K-E-T-H-R-O-U-G-H to remember the definition: 'B' for barrier, 'R' for reaching, 'A' for achievement, 'K' for knowledge, 'E' for excitement, 'T' for triumph, 'H' for happiness, 'R' for reward, and 'O' for opportunity.

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