Germ and Outset

Germ

Germ noun - The source from which something grows or develops.
Usage example: this hastily scribbled equation on a cocktail napkin became the germ of a new scientific theory
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Synonyms for Germ

Outset and germ are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Outset" instead a noun "Germ".

Nearby Words: germinal, German, germing

Outset

Outset noun - The point at which something begins.
Usage example: I wish you'd mentioned this problem at the outset

Germ and outset are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Germ" instead a noun "Outset".
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