provenance

Meanings

• noun

  The origin or early history of something.

• noun

  The place or source of an item.

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Synonyms

ancestry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with provenance
aviance , providence , advantage , evidence

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Variants

List of all variants of provenance that leads to same result
provenance , provenances

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'provenire', meaning 'to come from'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'provenance' is commonly used in the art world to describe the history of ownership of a piece.

2. In genealogy, provenance refers to the documentation and research of an individual's ancestry.

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Related Concepts

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1. Origin: The place, time, or cause from which something arises.

2. Heritage: The traditions, beliefs, and customs passed down from one generation to the next.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, provenance is often used to describe the background or origin of characters or objects. In art, it refers to the history of ownership and provenance of a piece can affect its value.

How to Memorize "provenance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map or a tree with branches representing different origins or sources.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of 'coming from' or 'originating'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Provenance: where it all began' to remember the meaning.

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