Pathbreaking vs. Groundbreaking

Pathbreakingadjective

Opening a new path or approach

Groundbreakingadjective

Innovative; new, different; doing something that has never been done before.

Groundbreakingnoun

A ceremony to mark the beginning of construction.

Groundbreakingnoun

The point at which construction begins.

Groundbreakingnoun

The ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project. It is sometimes carried out by an official who digs the first spadeful of dirt from the ground, to begin the preparatory excavation work.

Groundbreakingnoun

the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project

Groundbreakingadjective

being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before;

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.