Vernal

Pronunciation: /ˈvɜrnəl/

Definitions of vernal

adjective of, in, or appropriate to spring

Example Sentences

A1 The vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring.

A2 Many animals come out of hibernation during the vernal season.

B1 The vernal flowers are starting to bloom in the garden.

B2 The vernal equinox is a time of balance between day and night.

C1 Botanists study the vernal growth patterns of plants.

C2 The vernal equinox is a significant event in the astronomical calendar.

Examples of vernal in a Sentence

formal The vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring.

informal I always look forward to the vernal season when everything starts to bloom.

slang I'm so ready for vernal vibes and warmer weather.

figurative The vernal growth of ideas in her mind led to a burst of creativity.

Grammatical Forms of vernal

• past tense: vernaled
• plural: vernals
• comparative: more vernal
• superlative: most vernal
• present tense: vernal
• future tense: will vernal
• perfect tense: have vernalled
• continuous tense: is vernaling
• singular: vernal
• positive degree: vernal
• infinitive: to vernal
• gerund: vernalizing
• participle: vernaled

Origin and Evolution of vernal

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vernal' comes from the Latin word 'vernalis', which is derived from 'ver', meaning spring.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe things related to spring, such as vernal equinox or vernal flowers, the word 'vernal' has evolved to also signify renewal, growth, and freshness in a broader sense.