CEFR C1

origination

noun

Meaning

The act or process of coming into existence, or of causing something to come into existence; the point at which something begins.

Examples

The origination of the universe is a topic of intense scientific and philosophical debate.
Tracing the origination of the ancient river proved challenging for the geologists.

Synonyms: start, beginning, source, inception, genesis

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origination (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌrɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/

Definition

The act or process of coming into existence, or of causing something to come into existence; the point at which something begins.

Examples

The origination of the universe is a topic of intense scientific and philosophical debate.
Tracing the origination of the ancient river proved challenging for the geologists.
The company celebrated the successful origination of their innovative new product line.

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