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ORIGINS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Origins.

Origins - as a noun

The place where something begins, where it springs into being

Example: "The italian beginning of the renaissance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beginning13root4rootage8source8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
point7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Properties attributable to your ancestry

Example: "He comes from good origins"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
descent10extraction19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ancestry13derivation14filiation12lineage8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inception13origination12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beginning13
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)
source8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The hereditary derivation of an individual

Example: "His entire lineage has been warriors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ancestry13blood8blood linebloodline12descent10line4line of descentlineage8parentage12pedigree12stemma10stock11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
family treegenealogy14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The origins of this ancient civilization have been a subject of debate among historians."
"She traced her family's origins back to Scotland."
"The origins of the universe are still a mystery to scientists."
"He decided to embark on a journey to discover his spiritual origins."
"The origins of the conflict can be traced back to a territorial dispute."
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Word Game Points

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

ORIGINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ORIGINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, origins is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ORIGINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is ORIGINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, origins is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ORIGINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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