Germinative

/ˈdʒɜːmɪnətɪv/ adjective

Definition

Having the quality or capacity to cause germination or growth; capable of sprouting.

Etymology

From Latin germinativus, combining germinare (to sprout) with the adjective-forming suffix -ive, meaning 'tending to' or 'capable of.'

Kelly Says

Germinative potential in seeds is one of nature's most carefully calibrated systems—farmers can measure it precisely to predict exactly how many plants will grow from a batch of seeds.

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