seminal
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British pronunciation
/sˈɛmɪnə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "seminal"in English

seminal
01

relating to reproductive fluid containing sperm cells

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Examples
During the medical exam, a sample of the man's seminal fluid was collected and analyzed to assess sperm quality.
Infertility issues can sometimes be linked to low seminal output or deficiencies in sperm motility and viability.
02

having a strong influence on future developments, ideas, or work

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FormalFormal
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Darwin 's seminal work on the Origin of Species established the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Einstein 's groundbreaking paper explaining the photoelectric effect through quantum theory was truly seminal, spurring new research at the frontiers of physics.
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