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."

Synonyms of originating

Words with a similar meaning to originating:

• stem
• arise
• emanate
• derive

Antonyms of originating

Words with the opposite meaning to originating:

• cease
• terminate

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