origin (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/
Definition
The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source.
Examples
The origin of the word 'robot' is from a Czech play.
Scientists are still debating the origin of life on Earth.
The company's origins can be traced back to a small garage.
How to Use origin
- origin of (prepositional phrase)
- The source or beginning of something. — "We studied the origin of the common cold."
- place of origin (collocation)
- The geographical location where something was made or produced. — "The cheese is certified as to its place of origin."
- point of origin (collocation)
- The starting point of something, especially a phenomenon or event. — "Investigators are trying to determine the point of origin of the explosion."
- national origin (collocation)
- The country or region from which a person or their ancestors come. — "The census data includes information on race and national origin."
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