Germinal

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiˈɝmɪnˈæɫ/

Germinal (adjective)

  1. Describing something that is in the early stages of development or growth.
  2. Referring to the part of a seed that develops into a new plant.

Examples

  • The project was germinal, inspiring new ideas and innovations.
  • The germinal cells are essential for plant reproduction.

Common collocations: germinal stage, germinal concept, germinal tissue, germinal development

Synonyms of Germinal

Formal

Antonyms of Germinal

  • — referring to something fully developed or grown.
  • — indicating a state of full growth or advancement.