germinative
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məˌneɪ adjective
capable of germinating, developing, or creating; of or pertaining to germination.
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germinate (ˈdʒɜːmɪˌneɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to cause (seeds or spores) to sprout or (of seeds or spores) to sprout or form new tissue following increased metabolism |
| 2. | to grow or cause to grow; develop |
| 3. | to come or bring into existence; originate: the idea germinated with me |
| [C17: from Latin germināre to sprout; see | |
| 'germinable | |
| —adj | |
| 'germinative | |
| —adj | |
| germi'nation | |
| —n | |
| 'germinator | |
| —n | |
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Germinative
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example sentences
What was germinative would only remain so that spring.
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