Groundbreaking
adjective
Something new and innovative, never seen or done before.
The artist's groundbreaking work changed the art world forever.
Often appears as...
- groundbreaking research
- groundbreaking discovery
noun
The act or ceremony of breaking ground to start a project or new venture.
The city held a groundbreaking for the new stadium.
Often appears as...
- stadium groundbreaking
- project groundbreaking
adjective
Something new and innovative, never seen or done before.
The artist's groundbreaking work changed the art world forever.
Often appears as...
- groundbreaking research
- groundbreaking discovery
noun
The act or ceremony of breaking ground to start a project or new venture.
The city held a groundbreaking for the new stadium.
Often appears as...
- stadium groundbreaking
- project groundbreaking
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Novelty Highlight
Use 'groundbreaking' to stress the novelty and impact of an idea or invention.
The groundbreaking design of the phone won numerous awards.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Groundbreaking' carries a positive meaning, implying admiration and approval.
Her groundbreaking approach to solving the crisis earned her great respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Impactful Change
Suggests an idea or method that dramatically changes its field.
His groundbreaking theory reshaped our understanding of physics.
Pro Tip 1/3Novelty Highlight
Use 'groundbreaking' to stress the novelty and impact of an idea or invention.
The groundbreaking design of the phone won numerous awards.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Groundbreaking' carries a positive meaning, implying admiration and approval.
Her groundbreaking approach to solving the crisis earned her great respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Impactful Change
Suggests an idea or method that dramatically changes its field.
His groundbreaking theory reshaped our understanding of physics.
Pro Tip 1/3Novelty Highlight
Use 'groundbreaking' to stress the novelty and impact of an idea or invention.
The groundbreaking design of the phone won numerous awards.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Groundbreaking' carries a positive meaning, implying admiration and approval.
Her groundbreaking approach to solving the crisis earned her great respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Impactful Change
Suggests an idea or method that dramatically changes its field.
His groundbreaking theory reshaped our understanding of physics.
Compare with
innovativeinventivenewfanglednoveloriginalpioneerrevolutionarytrailblazingunprecedented
Never forget "Groundbreaking"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Why students should have...
This was a groundbreaking moment for Oregon students. Here's an example of how this is playing out now. Let's say a student is having a really hard month. They're overwhelmed, overworked, they're falling behind in school, and they know they need help. Maybe they've never talked about mental health with their parents before,
Video examples
Are athletes really...
signed a groundbreaking agreement making players partners in the league, entitled to shares of ticket revenues and television contracts. Suddenly, anybody who could be an NBA player wanted to be, and teams started scouring the globe for the bodies that could help them win championships. Almost overnight,
Video examples
Building a theater that...
this is a construction helmet that I received two years ago at the groundbreaking of the largest project I and my firm have ever been involved in I was thrilled to get it I was thrilled to be the only person standing onstage was a shiny silver helmet I thought it represented the importance of the
Video examples
Roxane Gay: Confessions...
When they disappoint us, we gleefully knock them from the very pedestal we put them on. Like I said, I am a mess -- consider me knocked off that pedestal before you ever try to put me up there. Too many women, particularly groundbreaking women and industry leaders,
Video examples
It's not fair having 12...
At the time, the legs I presented were groundbreaking in prosthetics. I had woven carbon fiber sprinting legs modeled after the hind leg of a cheetah, which you may have seen on stage yesterday. And also these very life-like, intrinsically painted silicone legs.
Video examples
The game that can give...
They help us stay connected with people in our social network that we would otherwise grow distant from, if we weren't playing games together. "I wish I'd let myself be happier." Well, here I can't help but think of the groundbreaking clinical trials
Video examples
How an Amateur Built the...
and massive lifting devices far ahead of their time so revolutionary design check groundbreaking engineering check can-do attitude check but with no central support system how would he actually build it first off the masonry would
Video examples
How DARPA is creating...
Internet of powerful chip technologies and advanced materials here we saw bubbling pots of research that we're still immature but that allowed us to dream about groundbreaking capabilities and with the private investment and the
Video examples
The Best Dogs of BBC...
and his colleagues devised a groundbreaking study of canine intelligence the toys all have names that chaser has learned throughout her life and John picks eight at random
Video examples
Peter van Uhm: Why I...
I see people who want to make a better world, by doing groundbreaking scientific work, by creating impressive works of art,
Video examples
Why students should have...
This was a groundbreaking moment for Oregon students. Here's an example of how this is playing out now. Let's say a student is having a really hard month. They're overwhelmed, overworked, they're falling behind in school, and they know they need help. Maybe they've never talked about mental health with their parents before,
Video examples
Are athletes really...
signed a groundbreaking agreement making players partners in the league, entitled to shares of ticket revenues and television contracts. Suddenly, anybody who could be an NBA player wanted to be, and teams started scouring the globe for the bodies that could help them win championships. Almost overnight,
Video examples
Building a theater that...
this is a construction helmet that I received two years ago at the groundbreaking of the largest project I and my firm have ever been involved in I was thrilled to get it I was thrilled to be the only person standing onstage was a shiny silver helmet I thought it represented the importance of the
Video examples
Roxane Gay: Confessions...
When they disappoint us, we gleefully knock them from the very pedestal we put them on. Like I said, I am a mess -- consider me knocked off that pedestal before you ever try to put me up there. Too many women, particularly groundbreaking women and industry leaders,
Video examples
It's not fair having 12...
At the time, the legs I presented were groundbreaking in prosthetics. I had woven carbon fiber sprinting legs modeled after the hind leg of a cheetah, which you may have seen on stage yesterday. And also these very life-like, intrinsically painted silicone legs.
Video examples
The game that can give...
They help us stay connected with people in our social network that we would otherwise grow distant from, if we weren't playing games together. "I wish I'd let myself be happier." Well, here I can't help but think of the groundbreaking clinical trials
Video examples
How an Amateur Built the...
and massive lifting devices far ahead of their time so revolutionary design check groundbreaking engineering check can-do attitude check but with no central support system how would he actually build it first off the masonry would
Video examples
How DARPA is creating...
Internet of powerful chip technologies and advanced materials here we saw bubbling pots of research that we're still immature but that allowed us to dream about groundbreaking capabilities and with the private investment and the
Video examples
The Best Dogs of BBC...
and his colleagues devised a groundbreaking study of canine intelligence the toys all have names that chaser has learned throughout her life and John picks eight at random
Video examples
Peter van Uhm: Why I...
I see people who want to make a better world, by doing groundbreaking scientific work, by creating impressive works of art,
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Raja Krishnamoorthi
American Businessman
In terms of what I wanted to do before I got into politics, I was a businessman. I ran a company that makes and sells infrared night vision military technology and solar technology, so I wanted to grow that company and pursue groundbreaking technology in each of those areas.
Quote examples
Sam Esmail
American Director
Taxi Driver' is one of those films that is groundbreaking in how much you're inside this character's head. It uses voice-over in a revolutionary way where the audience is invited as a co-conspirator to the whole story line.
Quote examples
Chris Harrison
American Entertainer
ABC would love to do groundbreaking shows and there are moments for that, but they're also trying to entertain millions and millions of people and paid advertisers and keep my family happy.
Quote examples
Paul Heyman
American Producer
If you show me someone who's afraid of failure, I'll show you someone who is not a groundbreaking, innovative pioneer of a certain industry.
Quote examples
Taylor Hicks
American Musician
Idol' was groundbreaking television. I am very fortunate to have won the show at the time. 'Idol' changed my life, and I am thankful.
Quote examples
Kano
British Musician
I don't think groundbreaking shows such as 'Top Boy' are made every day.
Quote examples
Jon M. Chu
American Director
Stephen Chow is one of my favorite filmmakers, and so groundbreaking.
Quote examples
Rick Nielsen
American Musician
Cheap Trick have always prided ourselves on being groundbreaking.
Quote examples
Conor Lamb
American Politician
Groundbreaking research involves a high level of risk.
Quote examples
DJ Khaled
American Musician
All my records and videos were groundbreaking.
Quote examples
Raja Krishnamoorthi
American Businessman
In terms of what I wanted to do before I got into politics, I was a businessman. I ran a company that makes and sells infrared night vision military technology and solar technology, so I wanted to grow that company and pursue groundbreaking technology in each of those areas.
Quote examples
Sam Esmail
American Director
Taxi Driver' is one of those films that is groundbreaking in how much you're inside this character's head. It uses voice-over in a revolutionary way where the audience is invited as a co-conspirator to the whole story line.
Quote examples
Chris Harrison
American Entertainer
ABC would love to do groundbreaking shows and there are moments for that, but they're also trying to entertain millions and millions of people and paid advertisers and keep my family happy.
Quote examples
Paul Heyman
American Producer
If you show me someone who's afraid of failure, I'll show you someone who is not a groundbreaking, innovative pioneer of a certain industry.
Quote examples
Taylor Hicks
American Musician
Idol' was groundbreaking television. I am very fortunate to have won the show at the time. 'Idol' changed my life, and I am thankful.
Quote examples
Kano
British Musician
I don't think groundbreaking shows such as 'Top Boy' are made every day.
Quote examples
Jon M. Chu
American Director
Stephen Chow is one of my favorite filmmakers, and so groundbreaking.
Quote examples
Rick Nielsen
American Musician
Cheap Trick have always prided ourselves on being groundbreaking.
Quote examples
Conor Lamb
American Politician
Groundbreaking research involves a high level of risk.
Quote examples
DJ Khaled
American Musician
All my records and videos were groundbreaking.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension