1. beginning to grow or develop from a seed
Usage: present participle of germinate
2. starting to develop or come into existence
Usage: present participle of germinate; figurative use

1. in the process of sprouting or beginning to grow

Examples

• The seeds are germinating in the warm soil.
• We watched the beans germinating in our science experiment.
• New ideas were germinating in her mind during the meeting.
• The germinating seeds showed tiny green shoots.
• His plan for the business was still germinating.
• The germinating wheat covered the entire field.
• Creative thoughts were germinating as she walked through the garden.