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Meaning of Seed
The primary meaning of the word "seed" is a small plant or part of a plant that can grow into a new individual.
Definitions
- A small plant or part of a plant that can grow into a new individual, typically produced by the reproductive structures of the plant.
- A small amount of something that is intended to grow or develop into something larger.
- A person or thing that is regarded as a source of origin or inspiration for something else.
Etymology of Seed
The word "seed" comes from Old English "sæd", which is also the source of the Modern English word "sow", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "se-" which carried a sense of sowing or scattering.
Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to refer to the reproductive structures of plants, and its meaning has expanded over time to include figurative senses related to origin, inspiration, and development.
Example Uses
- The farmer planted the seeds in the ground and waited for them to sprout.
- The new business is the seed of a larger enterprise that will create jobs and stimulate the economy.
- The idea for the novel was the seed that grew into a bestselling book.