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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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a groundbreaking/innovative idea

This is a ground breaking idea; it will change the world.
... an innovative idea ...

Hi,
Do both of the above mean about same t to you? Thanks.
  

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I'd use "innovative" because "groundbreaking" is something more natural with "discovery". ) to "break the ground". Just my opinion...

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  • I'd use "innovative" because "groundbreaking" is something more natural with "discovery".
  • ) to "break the ground".
  • Just my opinion...
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I'd use "innovative" because "groundbreaking" is something more natural with "discovery". An idea needs an implementation, or, at least, a more complete form (theory?) to "break the ground". Just my opinion... 
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I prefer groundbreaking. It emphasizes how revolutionary it was. An innovative idea might save some money, come up with some new perspective, but it doesn't have nearly the same degree of "Wow!" as does a groundbreaking one.
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