seminal

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. seminal
La Credence Clearwater Revival es una de las bandas seminales del rock americano con raíces.The Credence Clearwater Revival is one of the seminal bands of American roots rock.
2.
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
(technical)
(related to semen)
a. seminal
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
(technical)
Las vesículas seminales segregan fluido que terminará convirtiéndose en semen.The seminal vesicles secrete fluid that will eventually become semen.
b. semen (used as an adjective)
Tenía programado un análisis seminal para ver la cantidad y calidad de mi esperma.I was scheduled for a semen test to check the quantity and quality of my sperm.
3.
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
(technical)
(related to the seed)
a. seminal
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
(technical)
La semilla está protegida por la cubierta seminal.The seed is protected by the seminal coat.
b. seed (used as an adjective)
Los helechos no son plantas seminales.Ferns are not seed plants.
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