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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGermination
/ˌdʒɜːr.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process by which a seed develops into a new plant.
"The germination of the seeds was accelerated by the warm weather." - 2
The act of beginning to develop or grow.
"The germination of new ideas is crucial for innovation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'germination' originates from the Latin word 'germinatio', which means 'sprouting' or 'budding'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the biological process of seed development and growth, particularly in botany.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Germination" is said worldwide
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Germination
Transliteration: ʒɛʁ.mi.na.sjɔ̃
"La germination des graines a été rapide."
Keimung
Transliteration: ˈkaɪ̯mʊŋ
"Die Keimung der Samen war erfolgreich."
Germinazione
Transliteration: dʒer.mi.naˈtsjo.ne
"La germinazione dei semi è stata rapida."
Germinación
Transliteration: xer.mi.naˈθjon
"La germinación de las semillas fue exitosa."
Germinação
Transliteration: ʒeʁ.mi.naˈsɐ̃w
"A germinação das sementes foi rápida."
अंकुरण
Transliteration: ankuraṇ
"बीजों का अंकुरण सफल रहा।"
发芽
Transliteration: fāyá
"种子的发芽过程很快。"
발아
Transliteration: bal-a
"씨앗의 발아가 성공적이었다."
発芽
Transliteration: hatsuga
"種子の発芽は成功しました。"
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