Watershed
Nounमील का पत्थर, जल विभाजक रेखा
Definition
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; a critical point that separates two phases; (geography) an area or ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers.
Contextual Sentence: "The invention of the steam engine was a watershed moment in the Industrial Revolution."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of a 'watershed' as a point where water flows in different directions, marking a division.
Synonyms
turning point
landmark
divide
crucible
Antonyms
continuation
status quo
stagnation