pioneering

Definitions

Involving new ideas or methods; innovative.

Being the first to develop or apply a particular method, area of knowledge, or activity.

Examples

The scientist received an award for her pioneering research in the field of renewable energy.

The company is known for its pioneering approach to sustainable urban architecture.

Synonyms

innovative groundbreaking trailblazing revolutionary vanguard original inventive

Antonyms

traditional conventional conservative unoriginal derivative outdated standard