Seminal

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛmənl/

Definitions of seminal

adjective highly original and influencing the development of future events

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher showed the students a seminal video on basic math concepts.

A2 The book club discussed a seminal novel that had a lasting impact on literature.

B1 The scientist presented his seminal research findings at the conference.

B2 The artist's seminal work is considered a masterpiece in the art world.

C1 The philosopher's seminal ideas revolutionized the field of ethics.

C2 The composer's seminal symphony is still performed in concert halls around the world.

Examples of seminal in a Sentence

formal The scientist's seminal research laid the foundation for future studies in the field.

informal The band's seminal album was a game-changer in the music industry.

slang That movie is considered to be a seminal classic among film buffs.

figurative Her groundbreaking speech was a seminal moment in the fight for equality.

Grammatical Forms of seminal

• past tense: seminalized
• plural: seminals
• comparative: more seminal
• superlative: most seminal
• present tense: seminalizes
• future tense: will be seminal
• perfect tense: has been seminal
• continuous tense: is being seminal
• singular: seminal
• positive degree: seminal
• infinitive: to seminalize
• gerund: seminalizing
• participle: seminalized

Origin and Evolution of seminal

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'seminal' originated from the Latin word 'seminalis', which is derived from 'semen' meaning seed.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense referring to seeds or reproduction, the word 'seminal' evolved to also describe something highly original, influential, or groundbreaking in a metaphorical sense.