pioneering
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Involving accomplishments or activities that have not been done before, or developing or using new methods or techniques.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The activity of the verb pioneer.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A scoutcraft skill that involves building structures using staves and knots.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pioneering” mean?
Involving accomplishments or activities that have not been done before, or developing or using new methods or techniques.
Is “pioneering” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.