Germinate: meaning, definitions and examples

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germinate

 

[ หˆdส’ษœห.mษช.neษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

plants

To begin to grow or develop, especially from a seed or spore. Germination is a crucial stage in the life cycle of a plant, where the seed absorbs water, swells, and then sends out a shoot or root.

Synonyms

develop, shoot, sprout

Examples of usage

  • The seeds were left to germinate in a warm, damp environment.
  • After germination, the young plants were transplanted into larger pots.
  • Proper moisture and warmth are essential for successful germination.
  • The process of germination can vary depending on the type of plant.
  • Germination rates can be affected by factors such as temperature and soil quality.

Translations

Translations of the word "germinate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น germinar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคค เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช keimen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkecambah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั€ะพัั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kieล‚kowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™บ่Šฝใ™ใ‚‹ (ใฏใคใŒใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท germer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ germinar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท filizlenmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ์•„ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู†ุจุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klรญฤit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klรญฤiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘่Šฝ (fฤyรก)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kaliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spรญra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cรผcษ™rmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ germinar

Word origin

The word 'germinate' comes from the Latin word 'germinare', which means 'to sprout or bud'. The concept of germination has been observed and understood by humans for centuries, as it is a fundamental process in agriculture and plant growth. The study of germination has contributed significantly to our knowledge of botany and plant biology.

See also: germ, germicidal, germicide, germination, germs.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,044, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.