Difference between Seminal and Original

What is the difference between Seminal and Original?

Seminal as an adjective is of or relating to seed or semen. while Original as an adjective is first in a series or copies/versions

Seminal

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of or relating to seed or semen. Creative or having the power to originate. Highly influential, especially in some original way, and providing a basis for future development or research.

Original

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: First in a series or copies/versionsNewly createdFresh, differentPioneeringHaving as its origin

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derivedA person with a unique and interesting personality and/or creative talentAn eccentric

Example sentence: If you do not express your own original ideas, if you do not listen to your own being, you will have betrayed yourself.

We hope you now know whether to use Seminal or Original in your sentence.

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