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

Their hope is pinned on the idea that an enterprising AI developer will miraculously see beyond the bounds of existing AI and derive a groundbreaking new approach that no one has yet even imagined. —Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025

Sze has helped bring groundbreaking stories to the forefront, while working alongside such trailblazing artists as Stephanie Hsu, Nana Mensah, and Brian Tee, and has also been a key architect in bridging Hollywood with the Korean entertainment industry. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 May 2025

Our work was so groundbreaking, the Drama Desk committee gave us a special award for Authentic Autistic Representation. —Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025

The season boldly pairs established stars with groundbreaking material. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Apr. 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