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cutting-edge

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Representing the forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • wears only the latest style
  • the last thing in swimwear
  • cutting-edge technology
  • a with-it boutique

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: up-to-date, with-it

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hindi: अत्याधुनिक (atyādhunik) — Translations
  • Polish: innowacyjny — Translations
  • Polish: pionierski — Translations
  • Polish: rewolucyjny — Translations
  • Polish: przełomowy — Translations
  • Polish: nowatorski — Translations
  • Polish: prekursorski — Translations
  • Spanish: vanguardista — Translations