groundbreaking — introducing new ideas or methods; innovative and pioneering
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: introducing new ideas or methods; innovative and pioneering
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His groundbreaking diet plan involves eating pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - surprisingly, it only breaks your wallet, not your weight.
- The company's groundbreaking AI technology can predict human behavior with 99% accuracy.
- The groundbreaking for the new shopping mall was delayed because they couldn't find the golden shovel.
groundbreaking
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ/]
introducing new ideas or methods; innovative and pioneering
Her groundbreaking invention lets people charge phones with a single handshake.
Groundbreaking discoveries turn heartbreaking realities into breathtaking possibilities!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term originated from its literal meaning of breaking ground, initially referring to a groundbreaking ceremony at construction sites where the first ceremonial shovel of earth is turned. From the 1950s onward, it expanded metaphorically to describe the initiation of something novel and innovative.
Breakdown
ground (earth, land) + breaking (the act of breaking or disrupting), literally 'breaking the earth,' later reinterpreted as disrupting convention or established practices.
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📝Examples
“His groundbreaking diet plan involves eating pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - surprisingly, it only breaks your wallet, not your weight.”
“The company's groundbreaking AI technology can predict human behavior with 99% accuracy.”
“The groundbreaking for the new shopping mall was delayed because they couldn't find the golden shovel.”
“Her groundbreaking approach to education emphasizes creativity over memorization.”
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