Seminal: meaning, definitions and examples

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seminal

 

[ หˆsษ›mษชnษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

important influence

The term 'seminal' refers to something that is highly influential or crucial in the development of later ideas or works. It often describes literature, theories, or movements that serve as a foundation for other works or concepts in a particular field. A seminal work is typically regarded as pioneering and innovative, having a lasting impact on subsequent generations. This term is frequently used in academic contexts to denote transformative contributions.

Synonyms

foundational, influential, pioneering, significant.

Examples of usage

  • Einstein's theories are seminal in physics.
  • Her seminal research changed the field of psychology.
  • The book is considered a seminal text in feminist literature.

Translations

Translations of the word "seminal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seminal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฎเฅเค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช seminal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seminal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะผั–ะฝะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ seminarny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒŸใƒŠใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉminal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seminal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seminer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ๋ฏธ๋‚ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุงุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seminรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ seminรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€ๅˆ›ๆ€ง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ seminarni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรฆgu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะผะธะฝะฐั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seminar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seminal

Etymology

The word 'seminal' originates from the Latin term 'semen,' which means 'seed.' It entered the English language in the late 15th century to describe something that has the potential to produce further developments or outcomes, much like how a seed may grow into a larger plant. Initially used in biological contexts, it began to be applied in more abstract ways to literature, philosophy, and other fields where a particular work or idea significantly influences or gives rise to subsequent developments. The use of 'seminal' in modern texts often conveys the importance and originality of certain works, emphasizing their role as catalysts for progress in various domains.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,609, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.