germinal

[jur-muh-nl]

germinal Definition

• 1. being in the earliest stage of development
• 2. relating to or occurring in the process of reproduction, especially in plants

Using germinal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "germinal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The germinal stage of a human embryo lasts about two weeks.

• Example

  The germinal cells of a plant are responsible for its growth and reproduction.

• Example

  The idea for the novel was still in a germinal state when she started writing it.

germinal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for germinal

• embryonic
• nascent
• incipient

Antonyms for germinal

• developed
• mature
• adult

Phrases with germinal

• germinal vesicle

  a large spherical nucleus in the immature ovum of most animals

  Example

  The germinal vesicle is surrounded by a layer of cytoplasm.

• germinal disc

  a small circular area on the surface of the yolk of an egg, where the embryo develops

  Example

  The sperm enters the egg through the germinal disc.

• germinal center

  an area within a lymph node where mature B cells proliferate, differentiate, and mutate their antibody genes during an immune response

  Example

  The germinal center is the site of intense B cell activity.

Origins of germinal

from French 'germiner', meaning 'to sprout'

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Summary: germinal in Brief

The adjective 'germinal' [jur-muh-nl] refers to the earliest stage of development, especially in reproduction. It can describe human embryos, plant cells, and creative ideas, as in 'The idea for the novel was still in a germinal state when she started writing it.' Synonyms include 'embryonic' and 'nascent,' while antonyms include 'developed' and 'mature.'