Pacesetting

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Defining a pace not-comparable

    "There’s no dearth of two-step and zydeco rhythm on “Alligator Purse” (Yep Roc), an upbeat new release by BeauSoleil, the pacesetting Cajun-revivalist band."

Example

More examples

"There’s no dearth of two-step and zydeco rhythm on “Alligator Purse” (Yep Roc), an upbeat new release by BeauSoleil, the pacesetting Cajun-revivalist band."

Etymology

From pace + setting.

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