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ORIGIN

(noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Origin.

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Origin - as a noun

The place where something begins, where it springs into being

Example: "The italian beginning of the renaissance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beginningrootrootagesource
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Properties attributable to your ancestry

Example: "He comes from good origins"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
descentextraction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ancestryderivationfiliationlineage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inceptionorigination
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beginning
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The point of intersection of coordinate axes; where the values of the coordinates are all zero

The source of something's existence or from which it derives or is derived

Example: "The rumor had its origin in idle gossip"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
source
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The hereditary derivation of an individual

Example: "His entire lineage has been warriors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ancestrybloodblood linebloodlinedescentlineline of descentlineageparentagepedigreestemmastock
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
family treegenealogy
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The origin of the universe is still a topic of debate among scientists."
"She traced her family's origin back to Ireland."
"The origin of the word 'hello' can be traced back to the 19th century."
"The artist drew inspiration from the origins of Cubism."
"The company's products are made using ingredients of natural origin."
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Word Game Points

Is ORIGIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, origin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ORIGIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is ORIGIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, origin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ORIGIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ORIGIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, origin is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ORIGIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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