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origin

/ˈɒɹ.ə.dʒən/

Meanings
  • adjective

    derived from or relating to the origin or source of something

  • noun

    the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/



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Antonyms

insertion , end , destination
Synonyms

source , zero vector
Rhymes
Words rhyming with origin
origin , ascent , descendent
Variants
List of all variants of origin that leads to same result
origin , origins , country of origin , have her origin , have his origin , have one's origin , have their origin , in origin , of recent origin , of unknown origin , place of origin , point of origin , of humble origin , of humble origin(s) , of humble origins
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'origin' comes from the Latin word 'origo', meaning 'beginning' or 'rising'. It is related to the verb 'orior', which means 'to rise'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'origin' is often used in various fields such as biology, physics, and history.

  2. In genetics, the term 'origin' refers to the ancestral population from which a particular genetic trait or characteristic is derived.

  3. In astronomy, an 'origin' can refer to the place where a star or planet formed.


Related Concepts
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  1. source: Related to the concept of origin, a source is the place or point from which something comes or is derived.

  2. etymology: The study of the origin and development of words.


Culture
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In literature, 'origin' is often used to explore the backstory or background of characters or concepts. In art, it can refer to the source of inspiration or the initial idea for a piece. In music, an 'origin' could be the place where a particular genre or style emerged.

How to Memorize "origin"

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    - Think of the word 'origin' as meaning 'beginning' or 'source'. Try to remember this association when encountering the word.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence: 'Origami comes from the origin of paper folding.'


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