What does germinal mean?
Germinal means Relating to spring.
Germinal
/ˈdʒɜː(ɹ)mɪnəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Relating to spring.
Definitions by Sense
- Relating to spring
- Pertaining, similar, or belonging to a germ.
- (botany) Relating to a plant ovary.
- (figuratively) Serving as a point of origin; formative.
- (figuratively) Highly influential; seminal.
Example Sentences
My upbringing was the germinal idea behind the opera.
This case was germinal to development of the theory of joint participation.
Synonyms for germinal
Antonyms for germinal
Related Words
Word Forms
- more germinal
- most germinal
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for germinal?
Common synonyms include vernal, seminal, original, originative.
What is the opposite of germinal?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use germinal in a sentence?
My upbringing was the germinal idea behind the opera.
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