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avenc — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • breakthrough noun A sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.
  • chasm noun A deep, steep-sided crack or gap in the earth.
  • progress noun Forward movement or development toward a goal.

Senses

avenc is used for these senses in English:

  • breakthrough Any major progress; such as a great innovation or discovery that overcomes a significant obstacle.
  • chasm (geology, planetology) A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss.
  • progress Specifically, advancement to a higher or more developed state; development, growth. [from 15th c.]

breakthrough — full definition

  1. noun A sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.
  2. adj Describing a case of illness occurring despite protection, such as after vaccination.

chasm — full definition

  1. noun A deep, steep-sided crack or gap in the earth.
  2. noun A very large difference between two people, ideas, or groups.

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