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revolutionary finding

[ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri ˈfaɪndɪŋ]
nounpl: revolutionary findings
descoberta revolucionária
1. A discovery or result that fundamentally changes understanding in a field of study or practice; a groundbreaking result that challenges existing paradigms
The discovery of penicillin was a revolutionary finding in medicine that transformed treatment of bacterial infections.
A descoberta da penicilina foi uma descoberta revolucionária na medicina que transformou o tratamento de infecções bacterianas.
2. Scientific or academic research results that introduce new theories, methods, or evidence with major implications
Einstein's theory of relativity was a revolutionary finding that reshaped physics.
A teoria da relatividade de Einstein foi uma descoberta revolucionária que reformulou a física.
NYC Slang
game-changer; total game-changer
Synonyms
groundbreaking discoverybreakthrough findingparadigm-shifting resultlandmark discovery
Antonyms
mundane findingincremental discoverytrivial resultordinary observation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descoberta revolucionária
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
achado revolucionário
Alternative formal usage in academic contexts
Portugal
descoberta revolucionária
Standard Portuguese usage; 'achado' less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

a finding that turns the field on its head
a watershed moment in research
a quantum leap forward
breaking new ground
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