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genesisthe origin or beginning of something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the origin or beginning of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒenəsɪs/

Korean meaning: 기원, 창세, 시초

Korean pronunciation: **제**너시스

Example Sentences

  • The genesis of his pizza addiction can be traced back to that fateful day when he discovered pineapple topping.
  • Scientists are still debating the genesis of the universe.
  • The genesis of their friendship was a shared hatred of Monday mornings.

genesis

NOUN

//ˈdʒenəsɪs//

the origin or beginning of something

genesis concept
💡 Concept

A gardener witnesses the genesis of new plant life in sprouting seedlings

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genesis rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The genesis of synthesis defeats the nemesis

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdʒenəsɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʒenəsɪs/

🌳Etymology

Rootgen-
Suffix--esis

Origin

From Latin 'genesis' and Greek 'genesis' (γένεσις), meaning 'origin' or 'creation.' The Greek root comes from 'gignesthai' meaning 'to be born' or 'to come into being.'

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🎵Rhyme

nemesisemphasissynthesis
nemesis
emphasis
synthesis

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The genesis of his pizza addiction can be traced back to that fateful day when he discovered pineapple topping.

Scientists are still debating the genesis of the universe.

😄 Fun example

The genesis of their friendship was a shared hatred of Monday mornings.

The company's genesis dates back to a garage startup in 1995.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

originbeginningbirthcreationinception

Antonyms

endconclusiontermination

Related

generategeneticgenealogygenegenius