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Seminal Definition & Meaning

seminal
adjective
  1. pertaining to or containing or consisting of semen; "seminal fluid"
  2. containing seeds of later development; "seminal ideas of one discipline can influence the growth of another"

"Seminal" in song lyrics

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  • "It's minimal, my plan's too seminal"
    The Almighty RSO f/ Eightball & MJG — Illicit Activity
  • "Moving the rock, like a guard of seminal"
    Custom Made Gangstas f/ Q.B. — Calculated Steps
  • "books seminal"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does seminal mean?
pertaining to or containing or consisting of semen; "seminal fluid" containing seeds of later development; "seminal ideas of one discipline can influence the growth of another"
What part of speech is seminal?
Seminal is an adjective.
How many definitions does seminal have?
Seminal has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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