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seminal in French

seminal in French is séminal, créatif, fondateur — seminal means highly influential and providing the basis for later work or ideas.

seminal in French

séminal
adj
Of or relating to seed or semen.
créatif
adj
Creative or having the power to originate.
fondateur
adj
Creative or having the power to originate.
fécond
adj
Creative or having the power to originate.
reproductif
adj
Creative or having the power to originate.
essentiel
adj
Highly influential, especially in some original way, and providing a basis for future development or research.
important
adj
Highly influential, especially in some original way, and providing a basis for future development or research.
influent
adj
Highly influential, especially in some original way, and providing a basis for future development or research.

What does "seminal" mean?

  1. adj Highly influential and providing the basis for later work or ideas.
    "The paper is now considered a seminal work in the field."
  2. adj Relating to semen or biological seed.
    "The textbook describes the seminal vesicles in detail."
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seminal in a sentence

  • The paper is now considered a seminal work in the field.
  • Her seminal research changed how scientists thought about memory.
  • The textbook describes the seminal vesicles in detail.

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What is "seminal" in French?

"seminal" in French is séminal, créatif, fondateur. seminal means: Highly influential and providing the basis for later work or ideas.

How do you use "seminal" in a sentence?

Example: "The paper is now considered a seminal work in the field." In French, "seminal" is séminal, créatif, fondateur.

Are there other ways to say "seminal" in French?

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "seminal": séminal, créatif, fondateur, fécond, reproductif, essentiel.

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