Sudden, important discoveries or developments that solve a major problem or advance knowledge significantly.
A relatively modern compound from 'break' and 'through,' combining military terminology (breaking through enemy lines) with the idea of overcoming obstacles to progress.
The polio vaccine, germ theory, and the internet were all breakthroughs—but what's wild is that breakthroughs often come from failed experiments! Penicillin was discovered when Alexander Fleming noticed mold accidentally contaminating his bacteria cultures.
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