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breakthrough

UK
/ˈbreɪkθruː/
US
/ˈbreɪkθru/

Translations

breakthroughnoun
breakthroughs
pl
UK
/ˈbreɪkθruː/
US
/ˈbreɪkθru/
percéeDécouverte, avancée ou succès important; emploi courant en science, en art et en sens figuré.
The scientist's breakthrough in cancer research could lead to a cure.
La percée du scientifique dans la recherche sur le cancer pourrait conduire à un remède.
percéeSens militaire: mouvement de rupture à travers les défenses ennemies.
The army's breakthrough allowed them to capture the enemy's stronghold.
La percée de l'armée leur a permis de s'emparer du bastion ennemi.
Additional translations
avancéeSurtout pour un progrès important ou une étape décisive; moins marqué que « percée ».
Synonyms
discovery
breakthrough moment
leap
progress
milestone
development
innovation
advancement
breakthroughadjective
UK
/ˈbreɪkˌθruː/
US
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révolutionnaireSe dit d’une innovation ou d’une avancée majeure qui change profondément un domaine.
The breakthrough technology revolutionized the way we communicate.
La technologie révolutionnaire a changé la façon dont nous communiquons.
Additional translations
de ruptureSurtout dans le domaine technologique ou scientifique.
Synonyms
novel
advanced
trailblazing
cutting-edge
pioneering
groundbreaking
revolutionary
innovative

Definitions

breakthroughnoun
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
The scientist's breakthrough in cancer research could lead to a cure.
An instance of achieving success in a particular sphere or activity.
The artist's breakthrough came when her work was featured in a major gallery.
A military movement or advance all the way through and beyond an enemy's front-line defense.
The army's breakthrough allowed them to capture the enemy's stronghold.
breakthroughadjective
Characterized by significant progress or advancement, often leading to a new development or discovery.
The breakthrough technology revolutionized the way we communicate.
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