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ˈbreɪk.θruː
noun
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An important discovery or development that overcomes a barrier and achieves sudden progress.
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The scientist made a major breakthrough in renewable energy.
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discovery, advancement, progress, innovation, development, revelation
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setback, stagnation, regression, failure, decline, obstruction
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əˈdɒp.ʃən
noun
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The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
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The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
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implementation, endorsement, acceptance, embrace, utilization, integration
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rejection, dismissal, abandonment, refusal, neglect, disuse
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ɔːlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv
adjective
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Available as another possibility or choice; different from the usual or conventional.
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Solar power is a great alternative to fossil fuels.
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substitute, replacement, option, choice, different, unconventional
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conventional, traditional, standard, usual, normal, typical
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səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti
noun
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The ability to maintain or support something continuously over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
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Sustainability is crucial for environmental conservation.
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durability, longevity, continuity, permanence, viability, endurance
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instability, unsustainability, temporariness, depletion, exhaustion, destruction
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ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ
noun
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The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
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Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.
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powering, recharging, energizing, fueling, supplying, loading
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depleting, discharging, draining, emptying, exhausting, consuming
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ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər
noun
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The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
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The country is investing in better road infrastructure .
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framework, foundation, structure, system, network, facilities
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fragility, weakness, instability, deterioration, collapse, dysfunction
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ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən
noun
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The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products; creative and original thinking that leads to improvement.
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Technological innovation is transforming industries.
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invention, creativity, novelty, breakthrough, advancement, modernization
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stagnation, imitation, tradition, conformity, repetition, conventionality
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ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən
noun
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The process of combining or coordinating separate elements into a unified whole.
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The integration of AI in healthcare is beneficial.
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unification, incorporation, combination, merger, coordination, synthesis
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separation, disintegration, isolation, division, fragmentation, segregation
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ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs
adjective
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Operating independently without external control; self-governing or self-directing.
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Autonomous cars are the future of transportation.
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independent, self-governing, self-directed, automatic, self-sufficient, sovereign
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dependent, controlled, supervised, manual, guided, subordinate
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ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si
noun
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The ability to accomplish something with minimum waste of time, effort, or resources.
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Energy efficiency reduces power consumption.
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productivity, effectiveness, competency, optimization, proficiency, capability
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inefficiency, wastefulness, incompetence, slowness, inadequacy, dysfunction
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ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl
adjective
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Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
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The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
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eco-friendly, sustainable, environmentally neutral, green, clean, emission-free
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polluting, harmful, carbon-positive, environmentally damaging, toxic, contaminating
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ɪˈmɪʃ.ən
noun
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The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
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Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
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discharge, release, output, expulsion, emanation, excretion
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containment, reduction, absorption, suppression, retention, capture
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reɪndʒ
noun
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The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
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The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
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scope, extent, reach, span, distance, coverage
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limitation, constraint, restriction, boundary, confinement, narrowness
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ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən
noun
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The protection, preservation, and careful management of natural resources and the environment.
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Water conservation is essential for sustainability.
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preservation, protection, safeguarding, maintenance, stewardship, care
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destruction, exploitation, waste, depletion, consumption, misuse
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ɡrɪd
noun
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A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
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The national power grid must be upgraded.
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network, framework, system, matrix, infrastructure, web
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disconnection, isolation, separation, fragmentation, disruption, breakdown
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ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti
noun
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The ability to work successfully or be effective; feasibility and practicality of a plan or method.
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The economic viability of the project is uncertain.
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feasibility, practicality, workability, sustainability, effectiveness, potential
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impracticality, failure, impossibility, unworkability, ineffectiveness, futility
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ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.aɪz
verb
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To completely change or transform something in a radical or fundamental way.
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AI is revolutionizing the medical industry.
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transform, innovate, modernize, reform, overhaul, restructure
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maintain, preserve, stagnate, conserve, keep, retain
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