groundbreaking (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Definition

Introducing new ideas or methods that significantly change the way something is done.

Examples

• The team published a groundbreaking study on renewable energy storage.

• Her groundbreaking research paved the way for modern genetic engineering.

• The company released a groundbreaking smartphone that redefined the entire industry.

Synonyms of groundbreaking

Words with a similar meaning to groundbreaking:

• new
• innovative
• pioneering
• revolutionary

Antonyms of groundbreaking

Words with the opposite meaning to groundbreaking:

• traditional
• conventional

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