groundbreaking

adjective

ground·​break·​ing ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌbrā-kiŋ 

: introducing new ideas or methods

has written a groundbreaking work

Examples of groundbreaking in a Sentence

She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics.

Recent Examples on the Web

Turning Beer Cans Into Bigger Bucks Recycling may not be a groundbreaking concept anymore, but Super Bowl champions’ the Philadelphia Eagles have found a new way to approach it. —Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025

Pääbo developed the groundbreaking tools that make genotyping ancient DNA possible. —Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025

Over the years, the model has introduced groundbreaking features that have set new industry standards. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025

There’s going to be some groundbreaking stuff on screen that’s really never been done before. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for groundbreaking

• awaking
• backbreaking
• bookmaking
• breathtaking
• brickmaking
• caretaking
• dressmaking
• filmmaking
• forsaking
• glassmaking
• haymaking
• heartbreaking