idiom
Cutting Edge
KUT-ing ej
/ˈkʌtɪŋ ɛdʒ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
cuttingedge
Dictionary meaning
At the most advanced stage of development; the forefront of progress in a field
History and origin
From the sharpest part of a blade; the metaphor of a sharp leading edge that cuts through new territory
Examples
- The lab's work on metamaterials is truly cutting edge.
- Cutting-edge materials research often takes decades to reach commercial applications.
Synonyms: state-of-the-art, avant-garde, bleeding edge
Pronunciation tips
Can be used as a noun ('the cutting edge of science') or hyphenated adjective ('cutting-edge technology')
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