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

The Outer Threat follows an astrophysicist who, after making a groundbreaking extraterrestrial discovery, is forced to flee with his family from their home — pursued through the countryside by a relentless and anonymous assailant. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025

AirCore™ marks a bona fide paradigm shift in terms of key groundbreaking innovations. —Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025

This is a groundbreaking and nuanced testimony. —Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025

As LimX Dynamics continues to enhance Oli’s repertoire, each new demonstration pushes the humanoid closer to human-like agility – leaving the robotics community anticipating what groundbreaking skill might come next. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025

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