Breakthru

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹeɪkˈθɹu/

Breakthru (noun)

  1. A significant achievement or discovery that helps to solve a problem or improve a situation.

Examples

  • The team made a significant breakthru in their research project.
  • The scientist made a major breakthrough in cancer research.

Common collocations: scientific breakthru, major breakthru, breakthru in technology

Synonyms of Breakthru

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Antonyms of Breakthru

  • a reversal or hindrance in progress