Meaning & use
groundbreaking
Introducing new ideas or methods that mark a significant and original advance in a field.
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The scientist's groundbreaking research changed how doctors treat the disease.
Critics praised the film for its groundbreaking special effects at the time.
A note on using this word
Groundbreaking is a strong, positive word, best reserved for genuinely significant or original achievements rather than minor improvements.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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