groundbreaking

See also: ground-breaking

English

Etymology

From ground +‎ breaking, in reference to the practice of breaking ground at the beginning of a new building or construction.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/
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Adjective

groundbreaking (comparative more groundbreaking, superlative most groundbreaking)

  1. Innovative; new, different; doing something that has never been done before.
    The latest model includes several groundbreaking features and improvements.

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Noun

groundbreaking (countable and uncountable, plural groundbreakings)

  1. The point at which construction begins, by digging into the ground.
  2. A ceremony to mark the beginning of construction.

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