Seminal

/ˈsɛmɪnəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or having the quality of being original, influential, and potentially giving rise to further developments.

The author's seminal work on the subject has inspired countless researchers.

Of, relating to, or containing seeds.

The scientist conducted seminal studies on plant reproduction.

In biology, relating to the seed or germ of a plant or organism.

His research into seminal fluid's role in fertility was groundbreaking.

From Latin seminalis, from semen 'seed'.

seminal idea

An idea that is original and has a significant impact.

seminal work

A piece of research or creative work that is foundational for a field.

seminal vesicle

A gland in males that contributes to the formation of semen.

semen

The fluid containing spermatozoa.

Groundbreaking.

That film was seminal; it changed the way we view cinema.