source

Meanings

• noun

  The act of supplying or serving as a source; a place or person from which something originates or can be obtained.

• noun

  The place or person that provides something.

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Pronunciation

1. /sɔːs/
   
   
   
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2. /sɔɹs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

wellspring

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with source
source , horse , force , course , alliance , remorse

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Variants

List of all variants of source that leads to same result
source , sourceless , sources , sourced , sourcing , source code , source codes , source language , source languages , open-source , point source , point sources , primary source , primary sources , secondary source , secondary sources , X-ray source , X-ray star

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Etymology

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The word 'source' comes from the Old French 'source' meaning 'spring, fountain' or Latin 'srcere' meaning 'to draw, to suck'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'source' is commonly used in various fields such as science, literature, and history.

2. The term 'source' is derived from the Latin word 'srcere', which means 'to draw, to suck'.

3. In chemistry, a 'source' is a substance that provides ions or molecules for a chemical reaction.

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Related Concepts

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1. origin: The point or place where something begins, arises, or comes from.

2. origin story: A story that explains the beginning or origin of a person, thing, or event.

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Culture

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In literature, 'source' is often used to refer to the original text or material from which a translation or adaptation is made. In science, 'source' is used to describe the origin of energy or matter in a system.

How to Memorize "source"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fountain or spring as the source of something. Imagine water flowing from the source to represent the origin or supply of something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'source' with the word 'origin' or 'beginning'. Remember that a source is the starting point or place where something comes from.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym S-O-U-R-C-E: Source = Starting point, Origin = Understanding, Resource = Rich in information.

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