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seminalstrongly influencing later developments; containing or contributing the seeds of later development

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: strongly influencing later developments; containing or contributing the seeds of later development

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsemɪnl/

Korean meaning: 후에 큰 영향을 미치는, 획기적인, 씨앗이 되는

Korean pronunciation: **세**미널

Example Sentences

  • Steve Jobs' seminal presentation of the iPhone changed how we think about phones forever.
  • My grandmother's seminal cookie recipe has influenced three generations of terrible bakers in our family.
  • Einstein's seminal theory of relativity revolutionized our understanding of space and time.

seminal

ADJECTIVE

//ˈsemɪnl//

strongly influencing later developments; containing or contributing the seeds of later development

seminal concept
💡 Concept

a determined female scientist holds up a glowing test tube containing a revolutionary formula she just created. Her eyes widen with excitement as she realizes the magnitude of her discovery. The glowing liquid begins to react and sparkle, indicating something extraordinary has been achieved. Other scientists in the background stop their work and turn to look at the breakthrough moment. Laboratory equipment and research materials surround them, showing years of dedicated work leading to this pivotal instant. Senior professors gather around, recognizing that this discovery will influence all future research in their field. a discovery that will strongly influence later developments and contribute the seeds of future breakthroughs

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsemɪnl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsemɪnl/

🌳Etymology

Rootsemin
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'semen' meaning 'seed'. The word carries the metaphor of a seed that contains the potential for future growth and development.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

Steve Jobs' seminal presentation of the iPhone changed how we think about phones forever.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's seminal cookie recipe has influenced three generations of terrible bakers in our family.

Einstein's seminal theory of relativity revolutionized our understanding of space and time.

😄 Fun example

That professor's seminal research on procrastination has been sitting unfinished on his desk for five years.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

groundbreakingpioneeringinfluentialrevolutionaryfoundational

Antonyms

trivialinsignificantminor

Related

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