Synonyms of seminal

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seminal

adjective

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as in influential

very important especially in having a strong influence on things that come later

She authored several seminal papers that are frequently cited in later works because they laid the theoretical groundwork for future studies.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• influential
• groundbreaking
• historic
• critical
• authoritative
• important
• major
• pivotal
• key
• crucial
• prominent
• original
• strategic
• valuable
• monumental
• distinguished
• momentous
• essential
• remarkable
• noteworthy
• substantial
• central
• outstanding
• significant
• notable
• meaningful
• prestigious
• vital
• much
• illustrious
• distinctive
• eventful
• material
• outstanding
• all-important
• earthshaking
• tectonic
• visionary
• fateful
• famous
• consequential
• earth-shattering
• impressive
• weighty
• big
• decisive
• worthy
• exceptional
• fatal
• worthwhile
• eminent
• preeminent
• renowned
• notorious
• great
• noble

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• small
• little
• minor
• trivial
• obscure
• insignificant
• trifling
• unimportant
• inconsequential
• slight
• negligible
• inconsiderable
• unknown
• nameless
• anonymous
• worthless
• petty
• paltry
• uncelebrated

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• small
• little
• minor
• trivial
• obscure
• insignificant
• trifling
• unimportant
• inconsequential
• slight
• negligible
• inconsiderable
• unknown
• nameless
• anonymous
• worthless
• petty
• paltry
• uncelebrated

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