GERMINAL


Meaning of GERMINAL in English

adj. 1 relating to or of the nature of a germ or germs (see GERM 1). 2 in the earliest stage of development. 3 productive of new ideas. germinally adv.

[ L germen germin- sprout: see GERM ]

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