Word a Day
origin
What does origin mean?
origin (noun): the beginning of something.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use origin in a sentence?
- The rumor had its origin in idle gossip. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce origin?
/ˈɔɹədʒən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does origin come from?
From Middle English origine, origyne, from Old French origine, orine, ourine.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of origin?
Words related to origin
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “origin”?
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What does “origin” mean?
concentration of attention
Not quite: that's what focus means.
the beginning of something
Right! That's what “origin” means.
what something is used for
Not quite: that's what function means.
a spoken or written remark
Not quite: that's what comment means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “origin”?
game
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root
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team
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name
Not quite: name means something else.
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