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germinating

 

[ ˈdʒɜːr.mɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

plant growth

Germinating refers to the process by which a seed develops into a new plant. It begins when the seed absorbs water and swells, followed by the growth of the embryo inside the seed, leading to the emergence of the seedling. This process is crucial for the life cycle of plants and indicates that the seed has the potential to grow into a mature organism.

Synonyms

developing, emerging, sprouting

Examples of usage

  • The seeds are germinating in the warm soil.
  • Proper moisture is necessary for germinating seeds.
  • After a week, the beans started germinating.
  • Germinating seeds need sunlight to thrive.

Translations

Translations of the word "germinating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 germinação

🇮🇳 विकासशील

🇩🇪 Keimung

🇮🇩 per germinasi

🇺🇦 проростання

🇵🇱 kiełkowanie

🇯🇵 発芽

🇫🇷 germination

🇪🇸 germinación

🇹🇷 filizlenme

🇰🇷 발아

🇸🇦 إنبات

🇨🇿 klíčení

🇸🇰 klíčenie

🇨🇳 发芽

🇸🇮 kalitev

🇮🇸 spíra

🇰🇿 өсу

🇬🇪 მოზარდობა

🇦🇿 cücərmə

🇲🇽 germinación

Word origin

The term 'germinate' comes from the Latin word 'germinare', which means 'to sprout' or 'to bud'. This Latin root is derived from 'germen', meaning 'bud' or 'sprout'. The concept of germination is essential in botany and agriculture, representing the early stages of plant development. Over centuries, the usage of the term has expanded into various fields, including biology and ecology, where understanding the germination process is crucial for studying plant behavior and propagation. The word has been in use in English since the early 17th century, reflecting a growing interest in agriculture and plant science during that time.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,881, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.