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germinationthe process by which a plant grows from a seed

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the process by which a plant grows from a seed

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdʒɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 발아, 씨앗이 싹트는 과정

Korean pronunciation: 저미**네이**션

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's secret to perfect germination was talking to her seeds every morning.
  • The germination of his brilliant business idea happened while he was stuck in traffic.
  • Scientists study germination conditions to improve crop yields worldwide.

germination

NOUN

//ˌdʒɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən//

the process by which a plant grows from a seed

germination concept
💡 Concept

A germination process where a seed sprouts green shoots and roots simultaneously

germination rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Germination blooms through vegetation's dedication to restoration — when commitment nurtures the seed's sacred awakening

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌdʒɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdʒɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootgermin
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin germinatus, meaning 'to sprout or bud.' The root germen refers to a sprout, seed, or bud, representing the beginning of new life.

🎵Rhyme

determinationexaminationexplanation
determination
examination
explanation

🔗Collocations

seed germination
germination rate
germination period
promote germination
germination test
inhibit germination

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's secret to perfect germination was talking to her seeds every morning.

The germination of his brilliant business idea happened while he was stuck in traffic.

Scientists study germination conditions to improve crop yields worldwide.

😄 Fun example

The germination of conspiracy theories often starts with a single misunderstood tweet.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

sproutingbuddingemergencegrowthdevelopment

Antonyms

dormancydecaydeath

Related

seedplantgrowthbiologyagriculturecultivation

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