CEFR B1

originating

verb

Meaning

To begin to exist or happen; to come from a particular place or time.

Examples

The custom originated in ancient Rome.
Where do you think this strange sound is originating from?

Synonyms: stem, arise, emanate, derive

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originating (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

Definition

To begin to exist or happen; to come from a particular place or time.

Examples

The custom originated in ancient Rome.
Where do you think this strange sound is originating from?
Many of our modern technologies originated from military research.

How to Use originating

originate from (prepositional phrase): To have a starting point or source in a particular place or thing. — "The word 'algebra' originates from Arabic."
originate in (prepositional phrase): To have a beginning or source in a particular place, time, or event. — "The conflict originated in a dispute over land."

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