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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

done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process

Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.

Relating to or resembling a bear.

not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do

just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive

Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.