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pioneering

Pioneering (adj) means involving new methods or ideas that have not been tried before. Example: “Her pioneering research changed how doctors treat the disease.”

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Involving new methods or ideas that have not been tried before.
"Her pioneering research changed how doctors treat the disease."

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In plain EnglishGroundbreaking — describing work or ideas that are the first of their kind.

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pioneering work pioneering research pioneering spirit
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What does “pioneering” mean?

The word “pioneering” means involving new methods or ideas that have not been tried before. In plain terms, groundbreaking — describing work or ideas that are the first of their kind.

How do you use “pioneering” in a sentence?

Here is “pioneering” used in a sentence: “Her pioneering research changed how doctors treat the disease.”

What part of speech is “pioneering”?

“Pioneering” is an adjective.

Is “pioneering” a common word?

“Pioneering” is an uncommon word in modern English.

What is the difference between pioneering and innovative?

Pioneering emphasizes being first to try a new method or idea, often opening a path others later follow. Innovative simply describes something new or creative, without necessarily implying it was the very first of its kind.

What kind of noun does pioneering usually describe?

Pioneering typically describes work, research, technology, or achievements, as in "pioneering research" or "a pioneering approach." It is used to praise something for breaking new ground rather than following established methods.

Is pioneering a formal word?

Pioneering is common in both formal and everyday writing, especially in news, science, and business contexts describing new methods or ideas that have not been tried before. It carries a positive, admiring tone rather than a neutral or negative one.

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