B2 noun Neutral

breakthrough

/ˈbreɪkθruː/

A significant and dramatic discovery or development that overcomes a major obstacle or impasse. It is often used to describe progress in science, medicine, or diplomacy after a long period of effort.

Beispiele

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1

I finally had a breakthrough with my painting technique after months of frustration.

I finally found a way to succeed with my painting after a long struggle.

2

The signing of the peace treaty was hailed as a major diplomatic breakthrough.

The agreement was celebrated as an important advancement in international relations.

3

I had a breakthrough and realized why my code wasn't working.

I suddenly understood the problem with my computer program.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
breakthrough
Verb
break through
Adjektiv
breakthrough
Verwandt
breakout
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Merkhilfe

Visualize a literal brick wall blocking your path. A 'breakthrough' is the moment you finally smash a hole through that wall to see what is on the other side.

Schnelles Quiz

Scientists are hoping for a _______ in the search for a sustainable energy source.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: breakthrough

Beispiele

1

I finally had a breakthrough with my painting technique after months of frustration.

everyday

I finally found a way to succeed with my painting after a long struggle.

2

The signing of the peace treaty was hailed as a major diplomatic breakthrough.

formal

The agreement was celebrated as an important advancement in international relations.

3

I had a breakthrough and realized why my code wasn't working.

informal

I suddenly understood the problem with my computer program.

4

This research represents a significant breakthrough in our understanding of genetic mutations.

academic

This study is a major step forward in the scientific knowledge of genetics.

5

The new product launch proved to be the breakthrough the company needed to gain market share.

business

The new product was the key success the business required to compete effectively.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
breakthrough
Verb
break through
Adjektiv
breakthrough
Verwandt
breakout

Häufige Kollokationen

scientific breakthrough a major discovery in the field of science
achieve a breakthrough to successfully reach a point of significant progress
major breakthrough a very important or large discovery
technological breakthrough a significant advancement in technology
medical breakthrough a discovery that improves healthcare or cures disease

Häufige Phrasen

make a breakthrough

to succeed in making a discovery or finding a solution

breakthrough moment

the specific point in time when a major realization occurs

breakthrough technology

innovative technology that changes an industry

Wird oft verwechselt mit

breakthrough vs breakdown

A 'breakthrough' is a positive success or discovery, while a 'breakdown' is a failure, collapse, or a detailed analysis.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'breakthrough' as a noun to describe the event of discovery. As a phrasal verb, 'break through' (two words) describes the action of forcing a way through a barrier.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'breakthrough' as a verb; however, 'breakthrough' is the noun form. The verb form is the phrasal verb 'break through'.

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Merkhilfe

Visualize a literal brick wall blocking your path. A 'breakthrough' is the moment you finally smash a hole through that wall to see what is on the other side.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the phrasal verb 'break through', originating in the early 20th century to describe military penetrations of enemy lines.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural: breakthroughs Often preceded by adjectives like 'major', 'scientific', or 'significant'
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Kultureller Kontext

Frequently used in Western media to hype new scientific studies or medical trials.

Schnelles Quiz

Scientists are hoping for a _______ in the search for a sustainable energy source.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: breakthrough

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