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przełom — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • breakthrough noun A sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.
  • canyon noun A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually carved out by a river over a long time.
  • cusp noun A critical point where something is about to change or begin.
  • watershed noun The area of land that drains into a particular river, lake, or sea.

Senses

przełom is used for these senses in English:

  • breakthrough Any major progress; such as a great innovation or discovery that overcomes a significant obstacle.
  • canyon A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.
  • cusp (figuratively) An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
  • watershed (figurative) A critical point marking a change in course or development.

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.

canyon — full definition

  1. noun A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually carved out by a river over a long time.
  2. verb Of water or another liquid, to cut a canyon-like channel as it flows.

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