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'The Tudors' was ground-breaking in the sense that it did ruffle the feathers of classical historians and alter the way people did period drama at the time.
Annabelle Wallis

Meaning of "ground-breaking" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GROUND-BREAKING

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GROUND-BREAKING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ground-Breaking is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES GROUND-BREAKING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ground-breaking

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. In some places, clergy may also provide blessings, particularly if the building is being constructed by a church or religious-affiliated organization.

Definition of ground-breaking in the English dictionary

The definition of ground-breaking in the dictionary is innovative.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GROUND-BREAKING

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ground zero
ground-floor
ground-plane aerial
ground-to-air
ground-to-ground
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groundbait
groundbreaker
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grounded
groundedly

WORDS THAT END LIKE GROUND-BREAKING

baking
banking
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decision-making
English-speaking
freaking
heartbreaking
homemaking
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in the making
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Synonyms and antonyms of ground-breaking in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «ground-breaking» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GROUND-BREAKING

Find out the translation of ground-breaking to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ground-breaking from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ground-breaking» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

动土
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

innovador
570 millions of speakers

English

ground-breaking
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जमीन तोड़ने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يفتح آفاقا جديدة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

новаторской
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

inovador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গ্রাউন্ড-ব্রেকিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

révolutionnaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pecah tanah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Spatenstich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

画期的
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

착공
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lemah-pecah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đột phá
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புவி அதிரச்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्राउंड ब्रेकिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çığır açan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

innovativo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przełomowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

новаторською
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sol - rupere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πρωτοποριακή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

grond-breaking
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

banbrytande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

banebrytende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ground-breaking

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GROUND-BREAKING»

The term «ground-breaking» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.266 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ground-breaking

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5 QUOTES WITH «GROUND-BREAKING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ground-breaking.
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Edward Burtynsky
I wish we could launch a ground-breaking competition that motivates kids to invent new ideas in sustainable living.
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Mark Carwardine
The Galapagos Islands are probably the most famous wildlife-watching destination in the world. And no wonder - it's almost impossible to exaggerate the sheer spectacle of the place that provided inspiration for Charles Darwin's ground-breaking theory of natural selection.
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Christine Lagarde
When my father passed away and then when later on I gave birth, those are sort of ground-breaking experiences that put everything else into perspective.
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Jason Reitman
'Alien' asked ground-breaking questions about eco-politics and female empowerment. 'The Matrix' delved deeper into the concept of perception versus reality than perhaps any other film I know. But for some reason, we tend not to remember the significance of their writing.
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Annabelle Wallis
'The Tudors' was ground-breaking in the sense that it did ruffle the feathers of classical historians and alter the way people did period drama at the time.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GROUND-BREAKING»

Discover the use of ground-breaking in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ground-breaking and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Breaking Ground, Breaking Silence: The Story of New York's ...
Chronicles the 1991 discovery of New York's first burial ground for slaves and free African-Americans, examining the mysteries surrounding the area and questioning why there had been virtually no public knowledge of the well-documented area ...
Joyce Hansen, Siri Hustvedt, 1998
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Live in the Balance: The Ground-Breaking East-West Nutrition ...
Now path-breaking nutritionist Linda Prout synthesizes the basic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with the science of western nutrition.
Linda Prout, 2009
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Sinus Relief Now: The Ground-Breaking 5-Step Program for ...
Sinus Relief Now will show how to: Maintain proper sinus care Remove mold and other irritants from the home, office, and car Follow a sinus-friendly nutrition program Find the right medications and treatments Experience total-body health
Jordan S. Josephson, 2006
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Black Firsts: 4,000 Ground-Breaking and Pioneering ...
Achievement engenders pride, and the most significant accomplishments involving people, places, and events in black history are gathered in Black Firsts: 4,000 Ground-Breaking and Pioneering Events.
Jessie Carney Smith, 2012
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The Advertised Mind: Ground-breaking Insights Into how Our ...
Advertising research organizations have been trying for years to measure the effectiveness of advertising.Recent research by Erik du Plessis and his colleagues at Adtrack South Africa, and subsequently at Millward Brown, has helped to show ...
Erik Du Plessis, 2005
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Telegraph and Telephone Networks: Ground Breaking ...
Examines the history of communication in the United States, particularly the technological advances of the late nineteenth century that improved transmission speed from weeks or months to hours or minutes.
Jesse Jarnow, 2003
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Medical Ethics: Accounts of Ground-Breaking Cases
Now in its twentieth year of publication, this rich collection, popular among teachers and students alike, provides an in-depth look at major cases that have shaped the field of medical ethics.
Gregory Pence, 2010
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Re-thinking Pain: A Ground-breaking Guide to Understanding & ...
Specifically, the book offers a scientifically-grounded, holistic approach that requires a shift of attention toward stress, emotions, life circumstances, and other mind-body factors.
Drew Drenth, 2007
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Aerobics: Ground Breaking Secrets That Will Transfer Your ...
Aerobics Ground Breaking Secrets That Will Transfer Your Body By Learning Secrets About Abdomen Work Out, Healthy Eating, Aerobic Workouts and Much More by Angela Evans Copyright 2013 Angela Evans This eBook is licensed for ...
Angela Evans
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CEO of Earth: A Ground-Breaking Guide to Building the ...
CEO of Earth is a blueprint for marketers who want to engage the philosophies that have propelled the world's most celebrated brands to greatness.
Simon Hammond, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GROUND-BREAKING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ground-breaking is used in the context of the following news items.
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Longmont's OUR Center to hold ground breaking, begin …
To celebrate the start of construction, there will be a ground-breaking ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. The event is open to members of the ... «Longmont Times-Call, Jul 15»
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New Horizons: Nasa probe set for ground-breaking Pluto flyby
The Nasa spacecraft New Horizons is due to pass Pluto after travelling more than three billion miles from Earth, giving mankind its first ever ... «The Week UK, Jul 15»
3
2015 ground-breaking year for Brazil restoration
Although the real (BRL) has regained 5% since March, the currency has fallen 29% against the US dollar over the past year. The year 2015 will ... «EconoTimes, Jul 15»
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Ground-breaking bioethanol project announced by ArcelorMittal
Global steelmaker ArcelorMittal, carbon recycling company Lanzatech and leading steel production technology provider Primetals have ... «Steel Times International magazine, Jul 15»
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Star baker gives youngsters food for thought at ground-breaking
Star baker gives youngsters food for thought at ground-breaking school. TOP baker Amy-Beth Ellice left youngsters hungry for more when she ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
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'Ground-breaking' nuclear inspection tool unveiled in Cambridge
Bruce Power chief executive officer Duncan Hawthorne chats with Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa and Cambridge MPP Kathryn ... «Cambridge Times, Jul 15»
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Ground-breaking design shakes up motorcycle helmet industry
Gina Ferazzi • Los Angeles Times The motorcycle helmets at 6D Helmets are used for Motocross, mountain biking and BMX, and offer ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
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Ground-breaking research is vital in helping to mend broken hearts
£45m institute would lead the world on new ways to tackle coronary diseases. Reg Little reports. Mending broken hearts requires time and ... «Oxford Mail, Jul 15»
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Ground-breaking 'Fuel Bank' scheme launched in Wirral today to …
WIRRAL foodbank is to launch a ground-breaking scheme today which will see "fuel parcels" given out to those most in need. The initiative has ... «Wirral Globe, Jul 15»
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Limelight Hotel work to start with ground-breaking Friday
Aspen Skiing Co. will begin construction of the new Limelight Hotel in Ketchum on Friday, July 10, at 11:30 a.m. with a ground-breaking ... «Idaho Mountain Express and Guide, Jul 15»

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