Synonyms for

Groundbreaking

Verb / ˈgraʊˌndbreɪkɪŋ / / ˈgraʊˌnbreɪkɪŋ / Another word for groundbreaking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

doing something that has never been done before; innovative

Synonyms & similar words

groundbreakingceremony innovative innovational innovative pioneering original new creative novel experimental advanced avant-garde cutting-edge trailblazing radical revolutionary unprecedented epoch-making seminal inventive ingenious fresh modern

Synonyms by register

Formal

innovative pioneering revolutionary novel

Informal

new cutting-edge game-changing trailblazing

Literary

epoch-making seminal unprecedented

Antonyms

conventional ordinary commonplace unoriginal traditional standard routine

Common collocations

  • groundbreaking research
  • groundbreaking work
  • groundbreaking discovery
  • groundbreaking technology
  • groundbreaking study
  • groundbreaking achievement
  • groundbreaking idea

Word family

noun groundbreaking
adjective groundbreaking
adverb groundbreakingly

Usage note

This word is typically used to describe something that is significantly new and different, often in a scientific or technological context. It implies a major advancement or departure from previous norms.

Example sentences

  1. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction.
  2. Her groundbreaking research led to significant advancements in medicine.
  3. The company's groundbreaking technology changed the way we communicate.
  4. The artist's groundbreaking style influenced a generation of painters.
  5. The groundbreaking film challenged traditional storytelling methods.

Quotes

  • Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. - Steve Jobs
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity - not a threat. - Steve Jobs

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