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Synonyms & Antonyms of seminal

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 & Near Synonyms for seminal

authoritative,
influential

all-important,
central,
critical,
crucial,
essential,
key,
pivotal,
vital

big,
consequential,
earthshaking,
earth-shattering,
eventful,
historic,
important,
major,
material,
meaningful,
momentous,
monumental,
much,
significant,
substantial,
tectonic,
weighty

groundbreaking,
original,
visionary

decisive,
fatal,
fateful,
strategic

distinctive,
exceptional,
impressive,
outstanding,
prominent,
remarkable

valuable,
worthwhile,
worthy

distinguished,
eminent,
great,
illustrious,
noble,
notable,
noteworthy,
outstanding,
preeminent,
prestigious

famous,
notorious,
renowned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for seminal

inconsequential,
inconsiderable,
insignificant,
little,
minor,
negligible,
slight,
small,
trifling,
trivial,
unimportant

anonymous,
nameless,
obscure,
uncelebrated,
unknown

paltry,
petty,
worthless

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The first known use of seminal was in the 14th century

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