breakthrough

Definitions

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.

An act of overcoming or penetrating an obstacle or restriction.

A significant advance in knowledge or achievement.

Examples

The scientists finally achieved a major breakthrough in their research on renewable energy.

After months of negotiations, the diplomats reached a breakthrough that could end the conflict.

Synonyms

discovery innovation advancement leap development finding revelation

Antonyms

setback stagnation failure regression deadlock impasse bottleneck