adjective
- strongly influencing later developments; groundbreaking or foundational
- relating to seed or semen
Usage: biological; technical
Examples
- Darwin’s work was seminal in the development of evolutionary theory.
- The professor assigned several seminal texts in American literature.
- Her seminal research on climate change influenced policy worldwide.
- The Beatles’ album was seminal to the development of rock music.
- This seminal study changed how scientists view the brain.
- The seminal fluid contains nutrients for reproduction.