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germinal

/ˈdʒɜːrmɪnl/ /ˈdʒɜːrmənəl/

Meanings
adjective
Relating to spring

Examples :

"The germinal warmth of the April sun helped the flowers bloom quickly. "
nature time plant

Related Words

Illustration classical

classical noun

/ˈklæsɪkl̩/

One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist.

"Professor Smith is a classical economist, specializing in theories of supply and demand. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration organism

organism noun

/ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"The single-celled organism was studied by the biology students in their science class. "

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

Illustration influential

influential noun

/ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/

A person who has influence

"The influential in our class was always asked for advice on projects. "

Illustration upbringing

upbringing noun

/ˈʌpˌbɹɪŋɪŋ/ /ˈʌpˌbɹɪdʒɪŋ/

The traits acquired during one's childhood training

"Her upbringing in a close-knit family instilled in her a strong sense of community. "

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develops verb

/dɪˈveləps/ /dəˈveləps/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The child develops her reading skills with practice. "

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

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formative noun

/ˈfɔːrmətɪv/ /ˈfɔːrmeɪtɪv/

(grammar) A language unit that has morphological function.

"The "-ing" suffix is a formative in the English language. "

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belonging verb

/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/

To have its proper place.

"Where does this document belong?"