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germinated

 

[ ˈdʒɜːrməˌneɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biological process

Germinated refers to the process by which a seed begins to grow and develop into a new plant. This process involves the seed absorbing water, swelling, and eventually breaking through its outer coat as it sprouts.

Synonyms

developed, emerged, sprouted

Examples of usage

  • The seeds germinated quickly in the warm soil.
  • After a week, the beans had germinated and were ready for transplanting.
  • Germinated wheat is often used in health foods.

Translations

Translations of the word "germinated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 germinado

🇮🇳 अंकुरित

🇩🇪 keimfähig

🇮🇩 germinated

🇺🇦 пророслий

🇵🇱 kiełkujący

🇯🇵 発芽した

🇫🇷 germé

🇪🇸 germinada

🇹🇷 filizlenmiş

🇰🇷 발아한

🇸🇦 مُنبت

🇨🇿 vyklíčený

🇸🇰 vyklíčený

🇨🇳 发芽的

🇸🇮 klijan

🇮🇸 spíraður

🇰🇿 өскен

🇬🇪 გახსნილი

🇦🇿 cücərmiş

🇲🇽 germinada

Etymology

The word 'germinate' originates from the Latin word 'germinare', which means 'to sprout' or 'to bud'. The root 'germ' is connected to the notion of something that begins to grow or develop. It first appeared in English in the late 15th century, referring specifically to the process of seed growth in plants. The expansion of the term into various scientific contexts, including botany and agriculture, reflects its broad application in understanding plant biology. Over time, 'germinate' has come to be used metaphorically to describe the emergence or development of ideas or initiatives.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,441, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.