origin — the beginning or starting point of something; the source from which something derives
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the beginning or starting point of something; the source from which something derives
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrɪdʒɪn/
Example Sentences
- Nobody knows the origin of my dad's terrible cooking skills.
- The origin of coffee can be traced back to ancient Ethiopia.
- His origin story involves being raised by wolves and learning to code.
origin
NOUN[/ˈɔːrɪdʒɪn/]
the beginning or starting point of something; the source from which something derives
💡 Concept
Scientists trace the origin of the river back to a single mountain spring.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːrɪdʒɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/
🌳Etymology
Rootori-
Suffix--gin
🎵Rhyme
beginmarginimagine
begin
margin
imagine
🔗Collocations
country of origin
ethnic origin
humble origins
trace the origin
origin story
point of origin
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Nobody knows the origin of my dad's terrible cooking skills.”
“The origin of coffee can be traced back to ancient Ethiopia.”
😄 Fun example
“His origin story involves being raised by wolves and learning to code.”
“Please indicate your country of origin on this form.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
sourcebeginningrootstartgenesis
Antonyms
endconclusionresult
Related
originaloriginateaboriginalprimitiveancestry
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