Definitions

1. verb

to produce a sprout or begin to grow, especially a plant

“The seeds germinated in just a few days.”

2. verb

to originate or develop gradually

“The idea germinated in his mind and eventually became a plan.”

3. noun

the process of producing a sprout or beginning to grow, especially a plant

“The germination of the seeds was observed under a microscope.”

4. noun

the act of originating or developing gradually

“The germination of the idea took months to come to fruition.”