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breakthrough

break·through [ bráyk thr ]


noun  (plural break·throughs)
Definition:
 
1. important discovery: an important new discovery, especially in science, medicine, or technology, that has a dramatic and far-reaching effect

2. removal of barrier to progress: an event that causes or marks the breaking down of a barrier to progress

3. military penetration of enemy line: an attacking army's advance through and beyond an enemy's line of defense



adjective 
Definition:
 
bringing public recognition: bringing public attention and fame to a performer

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