🌱germinal

adjective
/ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

Meaning

Relating to the earliest stage of development.

Example Sentences

The idea was still in its germinal stage.

Synonyms

initial, formative, embryonic, nascent, early

Antonyms

mature, developed, advanced

Collocations

germinal idea, germinal stage, germinal period, germinal phase

Related Vocabularies

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
smooth, shiny, and stylish
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.

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