pioneering — involving new ideas or methods; being among the first to develop or use new ideas
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: involving new ideas or methods; being among the first to develop or use new ideas
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Steve Jobs was known for his pioneering approach to smartphone design.
- My grandmother's pioneering cooking involved putting pineapple on everything - even pizza!
- The university's pioneering online education program attracted students worldwide.
pioneering
ADJECTIVE[/ˌpaɪəˈnɪrɪŋ/]
involving new ideas or methods; being among the first to develop or use new ideas
The Wright brothers made pioneering contributions to modern aviation.
The traveler's pioneering spirit led him to become the first person to settle the empty campsite. (PIE + NEAR → bringing a pie near an empty land and starting something new first = pioneering)
Pioneering through volunteering and engineering!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from French 'pionnier', originally denoting a foot soldier or military engineer who cleared paths and prepared routes ahead of advancing armies. The term metaphorically evolved to describe individuals who venture into unexplored fields and establish new areas of knowledge or endeavor.
Breakdown
pioneer (from French pionnier, meaning foot soldier or path-maker) + -ing (present participle suffix forming an adjective meaning 'engaging in' or 'characteristic of').
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📝Examples
“Steve Jobs was known for his pioneering approach to smartphone design.”
“My grandmother's pioneering cooking involved putting pineapple on everything - even pizza!”
“The university's pioneering online education program attracted students worldwide.”
“His pioneering method of studying involved sleeping with textbooks under his pillow.”
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