leapfrogging noun2 •The act of one who leapfrogs. •The idea that small and incremental innovations lead the dominant firm to stay ahead, whereas radical innovations will permit new firms to "leapfrog" the dominant one.Part of the allure of leapfrogging was the difficulty of simply catching up. The complexity of today's auto industry should not be underestimated. — 2015 formsleapfroggings
