Definitions for groundbreaking
ˈgraʊndˌbreɪ kɪŋground·break·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. groundbreaking, groundbreaking ceremonyadjective

   the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project

2. innovative, innovational, groundbreakingadjective

   being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before

   "stylistically innovative works"; "innovative members of the artistic community"; "a mind so innovational, so original"

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1. groundbreakingnoun

   A ceremony to mark the beginning of construction.

2. groundbreakingnoun

   The point at which construction begins.

3. groundbreakingadjective

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

   The latest model includes several groundbreaking features and improvements.

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

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1. Groundbreaking

   Groundbreaking, also known as cutting, sod-cutting, turning the first sod, or a sod-turning ceremony, is a traditional ceremony in many cultures that celebrates the first day of construction for a building or other project. Such ceremonies are often attended by dignitaries such as politicians and businesspeople. The actual shovel used during the groundbreaking is often a special ceremonial shovel, sometimes colored gold, meant to be saved for subsequent display and may be engraved. In other groundbreaking ceremonies, a bulldozer is used instead of a shovel to mark the first day of construction. In some groundbreaking ceremonies, the shovel and the bulldozer mark the first day of construction.

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1. groundbreaking

   Groundbreaking refers to introducing new ideas, methods, or significant advancements in a particular field or region. This term often implies a departure from existing methods or beliefs and sets a new precedent. The term can also be used literally to refer to the act of breaking the ground to start construction on a new building or project.

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1. Groundbreaking

   Groundbreaking, also known as cutting, sod-cutting, turning the first sod or a sod-turning ceremony, is a traditional ceremony in many cultures that celebrates the first day of construction for a building or other project. Such ceremonies are often attended by dignitaries such as politicians and businessmen. The actual shovel or spade used during the actual groundbreaking is often a special ceremonial shovel meant to be saved for subsequent display. Commemorative information may be subsequently engraved on the shovel. Ceremonial groundbreakings often precede the actual start of construction by many months. In some places, clergy may also provide blessings, particularly if the building is being constructed by a church or religious-affiliated organization.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of groundbreaking in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of groundbreaking in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of groundbreaking in a Sentence

1. Xu Shaoshi:

   Our proposal is better, we promise we can deliver this project in three years starting with groundbreaking in August ... and it will be completed in 2018.

2. Jimmy Smits:

   Just to know that you were involved in something groundbreaking that pushed the envelope of television, to be able to say David Milch's words and to take that rollercoaster ride with that cast of characters is going to be a high point in my life.

3. Dr Jones:

   The UK scientific team will be carrying out a series of tests on the Roll with specialised equipment, the science itself is new: it’s groundbreaking work that has never before been applied to this type of manuscript.

4. America CEO Pete Hegseth:

   Speaking of The New York Times, they did some groundbreaking reporting recently.

5. Pramila Jayapal:

   I think it was groundbreaking.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=groundbreaking
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Groundbreaking
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundbreaking
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=groundbreaking
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=groundbreaking