Germinal: meaning, definitions and examples
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germinal
[ หjษหrmษชnษl ]
developmental stage
Germinal refers to the initial stage of development, particularly in relation to the formation of cells. This term is often used in biological contexts, where it signifies something that is essential for growth or the inception of something new. In a broader sense, it can also describe ideas or movements that are in their early stages, carrying the potential for future development.
Synonyms
embryonic, incipient, initial, nascent, prototypical
Examples of usage
- The germinal phase of the project was marked by brainstorming sessions.
- In the germinal stage of a plant, the seed begins to sprout.
- His germinal ideas revolutionized the way we think about technology.
Translations
Translations of the word "germinal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น germinal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช keimend
๐ฎ๐ฉ per germinal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะฒะธะฝะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ germinalny
๐ฏ๐ต ็บ่ฝใฎ
๐ซ๐ท germinal
๐ช๐ธ germinal
๐น๐ท tohumsal
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฐุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ klรญฤivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ klรญฤivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ฝ็
๐ธ๐ฎ klijajoฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ frรฆja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉัะบัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แชแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ toxum
๐ฒ๐ฝ germinal
Etymology
The word 'germinal' originates from the Latin word 'germinฤlis', which is derived from 'germen', meaning 'bud' or 'germ'. It was adopted into English in the early 19th century, primarily in scientific contexts related to biology and botany. Over time, its usage broadened to include any formative or initial stage of a process. The term gained further recognition with the publication of รmile Zola's novel 'Germinal' in 1885, which addressed the social struggles of miners in France and symbolized the germinal ideas of social movements.