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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSeminal Work
/ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl wɜrk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A work that has a strong influence on later developments in a particular field.
"Her seminal work on climate change has shaped environmental policy worldwide." - 2
A foundational piece of literature or research that introduces new ideas or concepts.
"The seminal work of Freud laid the groundwork for modern psychology."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'seminal' originates from the Latin word 'semen', meaning seed, which evolved to signify something that is foundational or influential. 'Work' derives from Old English 'weorc', referring to something done or created, indicating effort or production.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Seminal Work" is said worldwide
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Oeuvre séminale
Transliteration: œuvre séminale
"Son œuvre séminale a influencé de nombreux chercheurs."
Bahnbrechendes Werk
Transliteration: Bahnbrechendes Werk
"Ihr bahnbrechendes Werk hat die Wissenschaft revolutioniert."
Opera seminale
Transliteration: opera seminale
"La sua opera seminale ha cambiato il panorama della ricerca."
Obra seminal
Transliteration: obra seminal
"Su obra seminal ha influido en generaciones de académicos."
Obra seminal
Transliteration: obra seminal
"Sua obra seminal moldou o campo da biologia."
अवधारणात्मक कार्य
Transliteration: Avadhāraṇātmak kārya
"उनका अवधारणात्मक कार्य विज्ञान में एक मील का पत्थर है।"
开创性作品
Transliteration: kāichuàng xìng zuòpǐn
"她的开创性作品改变了整个领域。"
획기적인 작업
Transliteration: hoegijeogin jag-eob
"그의 획기적인 작업은 많은 사람들에게 영향을 미쳤습니다."
先駆的な作品
Transliteration: senkakuteki na sakuhin
"彼の先駆的な作品は多くの研究者に影響を与えました。"
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