trailblazing
|trail-blaz-ing|
B2
/ˈtreɪlˌbleɪzɪŋ/
(trailblaze)
pioneering innovation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trailblazing' originates from the combination of 'trail' and 'blaze', where 'trail' meant 'a path or track' and 'blaze' meant 'to mark a path with blazes or marks'.
Historical Evolution
'trailblazing' evolved from the practice of marking trails with blazes to guide others, eventually becoming a metaphor for pioneering new paths or ideas.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'marking a path with blazes', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pioneering or innovative'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
innovative or pioneering, especially in a particular field or activity.
The company is known for its trailblazing technology.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45