Groundbreaking Definition

groundbrākĭng
ground-breaking
noun
A groundbreaking ceremony for a new building.
Webster's New World
The act or ceremony of breaking ground to begin a construction project.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • groundbreaking ceremony
adjective
Designating or of the ceremony of breaking ground, as for a new building.
Webster's New World
Characterized by originality and innovation.
Groundbreaking technology.
American Heritage
Pioneering.
Webster's New World

Innovative; new, different; doing something that has never been done before.

The latest model includes several groundbreaking features and improvements.
Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Groundbreaking

Noun

Singular:
groundbreaking
Plural:
groundbreakings

Origin of Groundbreaking

  • From ground + break + -ing, reminiscent of the practice of breaking ground at the beginning of a new building or construction.

    From Wiktionary

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