1. the processes by which seeds begin to grow and develop into plants
Usage: plural form of germination
2. the early stages of development or growth of ideas, plans, or movements
Usage: figurative use; plural form of germination

Examples

• The germinations of the bean seeds occurred within five days.
• Scientists studied the germinations under different temperature conditions.
• Multiple germinations were observed in the greenhouse experiment.
• The germinations of these revolutionary ideas changed society.
• We documented the germinations of several plant species.
• The warm weather encouraged rapid germinations in the garden.