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SEMINAL

/ˈsɛmɪnəl/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

S 1/1
E 1/1
M 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of SEMINAL

noun

A seed.

adjective

Of or relating to seed or semen.

adjective

Creative or having the power to originate.

adjective

Highly influential, especially in some original way, and providing a basis for future development or research.

""The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" was a seminal work in the modern philosophy of science."

Synonyms of SEMINAL

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SEMINAL in a Sentence

  • ""The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" was a seminal work in the modern philosophy of science."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is SEMINAL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SEMINAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SEMINAL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for SEMINAL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter seminal Total
Scrabble 1131111 9
WWF 1141212 12

Anagrams of SEMINAL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SEMINAL

100 words from the letters in SEMINAL

How to Use SEMINAL in Word Games

SEMINAL is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SEMINAL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SEMINAL to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SEMINAL

What does SEMINAL mean?
SEMINAL is a noun. A seed.
Is SEMINAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SEMINAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SEMINAL worth in Scrabble?
SEMINAL is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SEMINAL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SEMINAL. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SEMINAL?
Synonyms of SEMINAL include: innovative, primary, formative, influential, germinal, pioneering. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SEMINAL?
The anagrams of SEMINAL (words using the exact same letters) are: ISLEMAN, MALINES, MENIALS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.