breakthrough

n.	1.	a productive insight.
	2.	a sudden change of situation, such as making an important discovery, that permits further rapid advances toward a goal.
	3.	(Mil.) a penetration of an enemy's defense in depth and strength.

Noun	1.	breakthrough - a productive insight Synonyms: find, discovery
	2.	breakthrough - making an important discovery
	3.	breakthrough - a penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense

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