breakthrough

Noun
Synonyms: discoveryfind

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. a productive insightSynonyms: discoveryfind
  2. making an important discovery
  3. a penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

breakthrough \break"through`\ n.

1.a productive insight.

Syn: discovery, find. [WordNet 1.5]

2.a sudden change of situation, such as making an important discovery, that permits further rapid advances toward a goal. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

3.(Mil.) a penetration of an enemy's defense in depth and strength. [WordNet 1.5] Breakup

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