cutting-edge — very modern and advanced; at the forefront of innovation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very modern and advanced; at the forefront of innovation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌtɪŋ ɛdʒ/
Korean meaning: 최첨단의, 최신의, 혁신적인
Korean pronunciation: **커**팅 에지
Example Sentences
- My grandmother bought a cutting-edge smartphone but still uses it as a paperweight.
- The university's cutting-edge laboratory attracts researchers from around the world.
- He claims his haircut is cutting-edge fashion, but it looks like he stuck his finger in an electrical socket.
cutting-edge
ADJECTIVE//ˈkʌtɪŋ ɛdʒ//
very modern and advanced; at the forefront of innovation
The startup unveiled their cutting-edge robot that folds laundry in seconds.
At the cutting edge of innovation, standing on a knife edge!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
칼날(cutting)의 가장 예리한 모서리(edge)에서 유래한 표현으로, 1960년대부터 '가장 앞서가는' 의미로 사용되기 시작했다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother bought a cutting-edge smartphone but still uses it as a paperweight.”
“The university's cutting-edge laboratory attracts researchers from around the world.”
“He claims his haircut is cutting-edge fashion, but it looks like he stuck his finger in an electrical socket.”
“The company invests heavily in cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems.”
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