Breakthrough (Noun)
Meaning 2
A penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A productive insight.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The researcher had a breakthrough when she realized that the two seemingly unrelated problems were actually connected.
- After hours of struggling with the code, the developer finally had a breakthrough and found the solution to the complex bug.
- The psychologist had a breakthrough with her patient when she identified the root cause of his anxiety disorder.
- The entrepreneur's breakthrough came when she shifted her marketing strategy to focus on social media rather than traditional advertising.
- The artist had a breakthrough when she began experimenting with new techniques and materials, resulting in a unique and innovative style.