groundbreaking
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Introducing new ideas or methods that hadn't been tried before.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
pioneering
innovative
Antonyms
conventional
Usage notes
"Groundbreaking" is often used before a noun, as in "a groundbreaking discovery", rather than after a verb.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The team's _____ research changed how doctors treat the disease."
Answer: groundbreaking
In your own words, what does "groundbreaking" mean?
Introducing new ideas or methods that hadn't been tried before.
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