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germinal

adjective

/ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

Meaning

Relating to the earliest stage of development.

The idea was still in its germinal stage.

initial, formative, embryonic, nascent, early

mature, developed, advanced

germinal idea, germinal stage, germinal period, germinal phase

forming a necessary base or core; of central importance

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale