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Definition of trailblazing

trailblazing

/ˈtreɪlˌbleɪ.zɪŋ/
trail · blaz · ing
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• adjective

1

Introducing new and innovative ideas, methods, or achievements that open the way for others to follow; pioneering.

Example

"Her trailblazing research in renewable energy laid the foundation for modern solar technology."

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• noun

1

The act of pioneering new methods, ideas, or fields of endeavor, or literally marking a new path through wilderness.

Example

"Scientific trailblazing requires both intellectual courage and years of patient experimentation."

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• Nearby Words

tragopan
trail
trailblazer
trailblazing
trailer
trailhead
trailing arbutus

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the frontier practice of "blazing a trail," in which early American explorers and surveyors chipped away pieces of bark from trees to leave visible white marks (blazes) guiding travelers through uncharted wilderness.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trailblazing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trailblazing
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