About: The root word “Sem” is taken from the Latin word “ Semen/Serere” which means “Seed/ To sow”. As the root meaning implies it is the “source” or “origin” of implications of derived words, so adjoining of various prefixes alters the meaning of derived words.
Words:
Disseminate (verb): Spread (something, especially information) widely.
Dissemination (noun): The act of spreading something, especially information, widely; circulation.
Insemination (noun): The introduction of semen into a woman or a female animal by natural or artificial means.
Semen (noun): The male reproductive fluid, containing spermatozoa in suspension.
Semenuria (noun): Excretion of urine containing semen (a medical term)
Seminal (adjective): Strongly influencing later developments/ relating to or denoting semen.
Seminar (noun): A conference or other meeting for discussion or training.
Seminarian (noun): A student in a theological seminary.
Seminary (noun): A training college for priests or rabbis.
Semination (noun): Action of sowing.
Seminiferous (noun): Producing or conveying semen.