Breakthrough and Flagging

Breakthrough

Breakthrough noun - An instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill.
Usage example: Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin was one of medicine's great breakthroughs, for penicillin became the first antibiotic to successfully combat bacterial infections in humans

Flagging is an antonym for breakthrough.

Flagging

Flagging noun - Flagstones collectively.
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Synonyms for Flagging

Breakthrough is an antonym for flagging.

Nearby Words: flag, flagged
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