Definition of Breakthrough

1. Noun. A productive insight.

Exact synonyms: Discovery, Find
Generic synonyms: Brainstorm, Brainwave, Insight
Derivative terms: Discover, Discover, Discover, Discover, Discover, Find, Find

2. Noun. Making an important discovery.
Generic synonyms: Discovery, Find, Uncovering

3. Noun. A penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense.
Generic synonyms: Incursion, Penetration
Derivative terms: Break Through

Definition of Breakthrough

1. Adjective. Characterized by major progress or overcoming some obstacle. ¹

2. Noun. (military) An advance through and past enemy lines (or vice versa). ¹

3. Noun. Any major progress; such as a great innovation or discovery that overcomes a significant obstacle. ¹

4. Noun. (sports) The penetration of the opposition defence ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Breakthrough

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Breakthrough

1. A sudden manifestation of new insights and more constructive attitudes following a period of resistance during psychotherapy. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Breakthrough

breakpoints
breakproof
breakroom
breakrooms
breaks
breaks down
breaks even
breaks in
breaks into
breaks loose
breaks off
breaks out
breaks the fourth wall
breaks up
breakstone
breakthrough (current term)
breakthrough pain
breakthrough pains
breakthroughs
breaktime
breaktimes
breakups
breakwall
breakwalls
breakwater
breakwaters
breaky
breamed

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