GERMINATION

germination

(noun) the origin of some development; “the germination of their discontent”

germination, sprouting

(noun) the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

germination (countable and uncountable, plural germinations)

The process of germinating; the beginning of vegetation or growth from a seed or spore; the first development of germs, either animal or vegetable.

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with gemination.

Source: Wiktionary

Ger`mi*na"tion, n. Etym: [L. germinatio: cf. F. germination.]

Definition: The process of germinating; the beginning of vegetation or growth in a seed or plant; the first development of germs, either animal or vegetable. Germination apparatus, an apparatus for malting grain.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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