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

Yedvab said most groundbreaking technologies benefitting humanity have been made by for-profit companies, albeit often building on academic research. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Once operational, the groundbreaking facility will establish Hyundai Steel’s first steel production base in North America. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Ultimately, Engelbert oversaw the ratification of a historic CBA, leading to player salaries that surpassed $1 million for the first time, and a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that ties players’ salaries to revenue in a meaningful way. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

With its coronagraph and WFI, the telescope is designed to make groundbreaking strides in the fields of dark matter and dark energy, exoplanet discoveries, and will be capable of capturing views 100 times wider than those of its Hubble predecessor. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for groundbreaking

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