seminally

Variant of seminal

seminal definition

semi·nal (sem′ə nəl)

adjective

  1. of or containing seed or semen
  2. of reproduction seminal power
  3. like seed in being a source or a first stage in development; germinal; originative a seminal book
  4. being the first or earliest of something that is later recognized as having been of primary influence a seminal jazz band
  5. of essential importance; specif.,
    1. basic; central; principal
    2. crucial; critical; pivotal

Etymology: ME < MFr < L seminalis < semen (gen. seminis), a seed

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