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germination


Meanings
  • noun

    The process of a seed sprouting and growing into a plant.

    - "The germination of the seed took only a few days in the warm soil."
    - "The farmer monitored the germination of his crops closely."
    - "The success of the garden depended on proper germination of the seeds."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with germination
termination , frustration , education
Variants
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germinate , germinated , germinates , germinating , germination , germinations , germinative
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'germen' meaning 'bud' or 'shoot'.


Trivia
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  1. Germination can be influenced by various factors, including temperature, moisture, and light.

  2. Some seeds, such as those of certain fruit trees, require a period of cold before they will germinate.

  3. The record for the fastest germination of a seed belongs to the common bean, which can sprout in just one day.


Related Concepts
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  1. Germinant: A seed or spore that has begun to grow.

  2. Germination rate: The percentage of seeds that germinate successfully.


Culture
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Germination is a crucial step in agriculture and gardening, as it marks the beginning of plant growth. It is often depicted in literature and art as a symbol of new life and rebirth.

How to Memorize "germination"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a seed cracking open and a tiny sprout pushing through the soil.
    - Visualize the seed absorbing water and nutrients from the soil.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'germination' with 'new life' or 'growth'.
    - Think of the word 'sprouting' as a synonym.

  3. mnemonics

    - Germination starts with a 'G' and rhymes with 'nation'.
    - Think of the 'G' as a growing seed.


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