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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    source beginning start commencement inception root basis foundation derivation provenance ancestry heritage genesis dawn emergence birth creation formation generation initiation introduction launch opening outset spring fount headspring wellspring commencement genesis inception nascence nativity rise spring bud seed germ embryo fetus inception creation formation foundation institution establishment origination derivation extraction descent lineage pedigree ancestry heritage begetting siring fathering mothering bearing breeding producing generating bringing making creating founding instituting establishing forming shaping molding.

    Meaning of Origin

    The primary meaning of the word "origin" refers to the point or place where something is invented or provided, or the starting point of a person's or thing's history.

    Definitions

    • The point or place where something is invented or provided.
    • The starting point of a person's or thing's history.
    • The fact or process of coming into being or existence.
    • The point of attachment or source of a limb, organ, or other part of the body.

    Etymology of Origin

    The word "origin" comes from the Latin "origo," which is derived from "oriri," meaning "to rise" or "to be born."
    Historically, the term has been used to describe the starting point or source of various things, including rivers, ideas, and events.
    The word has evolved over time to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the concept of ancestry or heritage.

    Example Uses

    • The origin of the species is a topic of ongoing debate among scientists.
    • The company's origin dates back to the early 20th century.
    • The origin of the word "hello" is unclear, but it is believed to have come from an old English greeting.
    • The artist's use of color and light has its origin in her childhood experiences.
    • The origin of the problem is not immediately apparent, but it is being investigated.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    end conclusion termination finale finish completion culmination outcome result aftermath sequel consequence effect outcome upshot denouement cessation stop halt termination extinction oblivion annihilation destruction demolition eradication extermination abolition repeal revocation cancellation invalidation negation contradiction opposite reverse antithesis contrast contradiction confutation refutation disproof debunking dismissal rejection repudiation renunciation abandonment desertion relinquishment.

    Related Nouns

    source root basis foundation derivation provenance ancestry heritage genesis dawn emergence birth creation formation generation initiation introduction launch opening outset spring fount headspring wellspring commencement institution establishment origination derivation extraction descent lineage pedigree begetting siring fathering mothering bearing breeding producing generating bringing making creating founding instituting establishing forming shaping molding.

    Related Verbs

    create found establish institute generate produce bring make form shape mold initiate introduce launch open commence start begin arise emerge spring dawn birth beget sire father mother bear breed derive extract descend originate invent devise conceive design plan construct build develop evolve grow flourish thrive.

    Related Adjectives

    original primal primary initial first early ancient antique venerable primordial aboriginal indigenous native inherent intrinsic innate inborn congenital hereditary ancestral genetic familial lineal descendant derivative secondary subsequent resultant consequent resultant eventual ultimate final concluding terminal last latest newest most recent.