The breakthrough
Example: The breakthrough changes existing understanding
Definition
"The breakthrough" refers to a significant and sudden advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle, often leading to new understanding or progress in a particular field or situation.
Etymology
The phrase "the breakthrough" comes from combining "break" and "through," which originally described physically breaking through a barrier. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe overcoming difficulties or making important progress. Did you know that "breakthrough" as a single word became popular in scientific and military contexts before spreading to everyday use?
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"The breakthrough" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 112 commonly used words.
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