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
Spring and germ are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spring" instead the word "Germ" as a noun or a verb.
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| giant | giant germ | giant spring |
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Spring and Germ. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/germ/spring
Germ & Spring. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/germ/spring>.
Spring or Germ. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/germ/spring.
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