germinant

Examples

• All

• Scientists tested which spores were germinant after storing them for several months.

• The farmer selected the most germinant grains for planting next season.

• The germinant seeds are ready for planting.

• Farmers prefer germinant seeds for better yields.

• Only germinant seeds will sprout when the conditions are right.

• The farmer selected the most germinant grains for planting next season.

• Scientists tested which spores were germinant after storing them for several months.

Synonyms

V

viable

vsgerminant

• Specialized

48 4.3

Able to live or grow, for example a seed

is the actual early growth process rather than mere potential under conditions

G

germinative

vsgerminant

• Specialized

7.9

Something that causes new growth or new ideas

is the ability or early process of beginning to grow rather than causing it

S

sprouted

vsgerminant

2.1

A seed or plant that has just begun to grow above the ground

is earlier, referring to the ability or internal start before emergence

E

embryotic

vsgerminant

8.1

At an early stage, just beginning to form

is specific to seeds or spores starting growth rather than general early development

G

growing

vsgerminant

1.0

Good for plants to grow

is narrower, focusing on the initial ability or process of beginning to grow

Antonyms

D

dormant

34 5.2

Not active now but able to become active later

I

inactive

3 2.7

Not active now but likely to start again later

How Germinated

germinant

• Specialized

7.9

viable

• Specialized

48 4.3

dormant

34 5.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology