seminal

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Adjective 1.1.1 Synonyms 1.1.2 Derived terms 1.1.3 Translations

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[edit] Adjective

seminal (comparative more seminal, superlative most seminal)

1. Of or relating to seed or semen.
2. Creative or having the power to originate.
3. Highly influential, especially in some original way, and providing a basis for future development or research.

   "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" was a seminal work in the modern philosophy of science.

[edit] Synonyms

• (relating to seed): germinal
• (creative): innovative, primary
• (highly influential): innovative, formative

[edit] Derived terms

• seminality
• seminally

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