Breakthrough and Groundbreaking

Breakthrough

Breakthrough noun - An instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill.

Groundbreaking and breakthrough are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Groundbreaking" instead an adjective "Breakthrough".

Groundbreaking

Groundbreaking adjective - Being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before.
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Synonyms for Groundbreaking

Breakthrough and groundbreaking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Breakthrough" instead an adjective "Groundbreaking".
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