origination
|o-rig-i-na-tion|
C1
/əˌrɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/
(originate)
beginning or source
Etymology
Etymology Information
'origination' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'originatio,' where 'origo' meant 'beginning or source.'
Historical Evolution
'originatio' transformed into the Old French word 'origination,' and eventually became the modern English word 'origination.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'beginning or source,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the point or place where something begins or is created.
The origination of the universe is a topic of great interest.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 02:21