Definition

Describing seeds or plants that have not yet started to grow or sprout.

Example

The ungerminated seeds were stored in a cool, dry place until spring.

Conversation

Have you checked the garden lately?

Not since last week; how are the seeds doing?

I think most of them are still ungerminated at this point.

That's disappointing, but it happens sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ungerminated → It is formed from the prefix 'un-' (meaning not) and the root 'germinate' (from Latin 'germinare', meaning to sprout or grow). The word 'ungerminated' means not having sprouted or grown.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not sprouting' — 'un-' means not, and 'germinate' means to grow.

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