Breakthrough and Flagging
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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.
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