groundbreaking
word
Definition
Describes something that is new, original, and changes things in a big way; often used for discoveries, ideas, or inventions.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in formal, academic, or business contexts to praise highly original work. Common collocations are 'groundbreaking research', 'groundbreaking technology', and 'groundbreaking discovery'. Not used for small or ordinary changes.
Spanish: innovador - revolucionarioPortuguese (BR): inovador - revolucionárioPortuguese (PT): inovador - revolucionárioChinese (Simplified): 开创性的 - 突破性的Chinese (Traditional): 開創性的 - 突破性的Hindi: अभिनव - क्रांतिकारीArabic: رائد - ثوري
Example Sentences
The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery.
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Their new phone has groundbreaking technology.
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The movie was groundbreaking for its time.
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Her groundbreaking research changed the whole field of medicine.
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That's a groundbreaking idea—I’ve never heard anything like it before.
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The company's groundbreaking approach set them apart from competitors.
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