groundbreaking
groundbreaking — adjective
1. used to describe an idea, discovery, invention, or piece of work that is so orig
used to describe an idea, discovery, invention, or piece of work that is so original and different from everything that came before it that it changes how people think about a subject or approach a task.
Dr. Noor's groundbreaking study on coral reefs changed how marine biologists understand ocean ecosystems.
collocation: groundbreaking study
The company's groundbreaking smartphone design made touchscreens the standard for the whole industry.
collocation: groundbreaking design
Minho received a national award for his groundbreaking work in solar panel efficiency.
The new museum features a groundbreaking building that curves like a seashell against the sky.
Archaeologists called the ancient manuscript discovery a groundbreaking achievement for their field.
- innovative
less dramatic than groundbreaking; any new idea or method can be innovative without causing a fundamental shift
- revolutionary
stresses the overthrow of old ways; often used in political or technological contexts
- pioneering
emphasises being the very first to do something, especially in exploration or research
- trailblazing
similar to pioneering but slightly more informal and vivid
- conventional
following accepted standards rather than introducing something new
- unoriginal
lacking any new or fresh qualities
文法句型
groundbreaking + noun
be + groundbreaking
用法筆記
Most commonly placed before a noun — a groundbreaking study, a groundbreaking discovery. The word carries a strongly positive connotation and is typically reserved for advances in science, technology, medicine, the arts, or social thought. Avoid using it for minor improvements or everyday products.