Etymology

thoughtseed

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Today it means: A metaphor for the very beginning of a concept, belief, or intention that has the potential to grow, develop, and eventually influence future reality. Full definition →

German Gedankensamen
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  1. German · calque ofGedankensamen
  2. English todaythoughtseed

Possibly from a calque of German Gedankensamen, equivalent to thought + seed.

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