"mould-breaking" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more mould-breaking [comparative], most mould-breaking [superlative]
Etymology: From break the mould. Etymology templates: {{m|en|break the mold|break the mould}} break the mould Head templates: {{en-adj|}} mould-breaking (comparative more mould-breaking, superlative most mould-breaking)
  1. (UK) Using or involving the use of original, innovative and unconventional methods; departing from tradition. Tags: UK Synonyms: groundbreaking, trailblazing, pioneering, mold-breaking [US] Related terms: innovative Translations (original and unconventional): mullistava (Finnish), bahnbrechend (German), formabontó (Hungarian)
    Sense id: en-mould-breaking-en-adj-cevms5M- Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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