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Pioneering: meaning, definitions and examples

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pioneering

 

[ ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in technology

Innovative, leading the way in new developments or ideas.

Synonyms

ahead of its time, groundbreaking, innovative, trailblazing

Examples of usage

  • She was a pioneering figure in the field of computer science.
  • Their pioneering work revolutionized the industry.
Context #2 | Verb

in exploration

To be the first to explore or settle in (a new or unpopulated area).

Synonyms

colonize, explore, lead the way, settle

Examples of usage

  • They were the first to pioneer the remote region.
  • The settlers pioneered the wild frontier.

Translations

Translations of the word "pioneering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pioneiro

🇮🇳 अग्रणी

🇩🇪 bahnbrechend

🇮🇩 perintis

🇺🇦 піонерський

🇵🇱 pionierski

🇯🇵 先駆的な (senkū-teki na)

🇫🇷 pionnier

🇪🇸 pionero

🇹🇷 öncü

🇰🇷 개척자적인 (gaechokja-jeogin)

🇸🇦 رائد (ra'id)

🇨🇿 průkopnický

🇸🇰 priekopnícky

🇨🇳 开创性的 (kāichuàng xìng de)

🇸🇮 pionirski

🇮🇸 brautryðjandi

🇰🇿 пионерлік

🇬🇪 პიონერული (pioneruli)

🇦🇿 pioner

🇲🇽 pionero

Etymology

The word 'pioneering' originates from the verb 'pioneer', which comes from Middle French 'pionnier', meaning a foot soldier. The concept of pioneering has evolved over time to represent being the first to explore or innovate in various fields.

See also: pioneers.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,592, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.