Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Origin.
How to pronounce origin:
US
Origin - as a noun
The place where something begins, where it springs into being
Example: "The italian beginning of the renaissance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beginning13root4rootage8source8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
point7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Properties attributable to your ancestry
Example: "He comes from good origins"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
descent10extraction19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ancestry13derivation14filiation12lineage8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inception13origination12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beginning13Hyponyms (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)
source8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The hereditary derivation of an individual
Example: "His entire lineage has been warriors"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ancestry13blood8blood linebloodline12descent10line4line of descentlineage8parentage12pedigree12stemma10stock11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
family treegenealogy14Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is ORIGIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, origin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordORIGIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is ORIGIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, origin is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordORIGIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
