germinal

UK
/ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/
US
/ˈdʒɜrmɪnəl/

Translations

germinalnoun
germinals
pl
UK
/ˈdʒɜː.mɪ.nəl/
US
/ˈdʒɝː.mə.nəl/
germinationBiologie : emploi nominal rare, proche de l’idée de stade initial de développement.
The germinal stage of the embryo is crucial for its future development.
La germination de l’embryon est cruciale pour son développement futur.
germinaladjective
more germinal
Comp.
most germinal
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/
US
/ˈdʒɜrmɪnəl/
germinatifBiologie : relatif aux cellules germinales ou à la lignée germinale.
The germinal cells in the embryo are crucial for the development of the organism.
Les cellules germinatives dans l’embryon sont cruciales pour le développement de l’organisme.
Additional translations
germinalSens savant ou littéraire : qui est à l’origine, initial, formateur.

Definitions

germinalnoun
The earliest stage of development or growth, particularly in a biological context.
The germinal stage of the embryo is crucial for its future development.
germinaladjective
Relating to or having the nature of a germ cell or early stage of development.
The germinal cells in the embryo are crucial for the development of the organism.
Providing the basis for further development; initial or formative.
The scientist's germinal ideas laid the groundwork for future research in the field.