C1AbstractAdjective

richtungsweisend

pioneering

/ˈʁɪçtʊŋsvaɪzn̩t/

An adjective meaning 'pioneering', pointing the way forward.

Example Sentences

Eine richtungsweisende Entscheidung.

A pioneering decision.

Richtungsweisende Technologien.

Trend-setting technologies.

Das Urteil ist richtungsweisend.

The ruling is precedent-setting.

Confusing with 'wegweisend'

✅ Nearly synonymous; both mean 'showing the way'

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