germinal
adjective
ger·mi·nal
| \ ˈjərm-nəl
, ˈjer-mə-nᵊl\
, ˈjer-mə-nᵊl\
Definition of germinal
1a
: being in the earliest stage of development
b
: creative, productive
2
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a germ cell or early embryo
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Historical fiction writers could plumb his collection for germinal ideas for some moving stories. — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Ray Allen, 'Lost Milwaukee' and jazz profiles are subjects of new Wisconsin books," 2 May 2018 Historical fiction writers could plumb his collection for germinal ideas for some moving stories. — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Ray Allen, 'Lost Milwaukee' and jazz profiles are subjects of new Wisconsin books," 2 May 2018 In 1950, the germinal Aspen resort hosted the world championships only four years after opening its first chairlift — Lift One — which ranked as the longest in the world. — Jason Blevins, The Denver Post, "Hosting World Cup Finals demands much of Aspen businesses, but delivers big marketing returns," 17 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'germinal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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germinal
adjective
ger·mi·nal
| \ ˈjərm-nəl, -ən-ᵊl
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Medical Definition of germinal
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a germ cell or early embryo
Other Words from germinal
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