groundbreaking

adjective
UK: /ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/
US: /ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/

  1. Something groundbreaking is new and a big change.

    1. The new phone was quite groundbreaking.
    2. Her groundbreaking research changed how we understand the brain.

  2. Introducing new ideas or methods; revolutionary.

    1. This app is a groundbreaking invention.
    2. The groundbreaking technology will change the way people communicate worldwide.

Synonyms

innovative revolutionary original novel
groundbreaking noun

  1. The act of starting a new project or construction.

    1. The groundbreaking for the school is next week.
    2. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of a new community center.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "groundbreaking" in English means: Something groundbreaking is new and a big change., Introducing new ideas or methods; revolutionary..

The phonetic transcription of "groundbreaking" is /ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "groundbreaking": innovative, revolutionary, original, novel.

Example usage of "groundbreaking": "The new phone was quite groundbreaking.". More examples on the page.