seminal
adjective/ˈsɛmɪnəl/
Frequency rank: #9,882 most common English word
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and important.
Example sentence
That book is considered seminal work in the field of modern linguistics.
Synonyms & related words
- groundbreaking
- influential
- pioneering
- foundational
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