Originated Meaning in English
word · lemma: originate
/ɝˈɪdʒəˌneɪtəd/, /ɔˈɹɪdʒəˌneɪtɪd/
er-IJ-uh-NAY-tid
/əɹˈɪdʒɪnˌeɪtɪd/
uh-RIJ-in-AY-tid
Definition
To have started, developed, or come from a particular place, time, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal or academic contexts to describe where something started. Often followed by 'in,' 'from,' or 'with.' The subject can be ideas, traditions, products, etc. Not used for people in the sense of 'born.'
Spanish: originar(se) - provenirPortuguese (BR): originar-se - provirPortuguese (PT): originar-se - provirChinese (Simplified): 起源于 - 来源于Chinese (Traditional): 起源於 - 來源於Hindi: उत्पन्न होना - आरंभ होनाArabic: نشأ - بدأBengali: উৎপত্তি হয়েছে - শুরু হয়েছেRussian: произошёл - возник - началсяJapanese: 起源した - 発祥したVietnamese: bắt nguồn - khởi nguồnKorean: 유래했다 - 시작되었다Turkish: ortaya çıktı - türediUrdu: وجود میں آیا - شروع ہواIndonesian: berasal - berasal mula
Example Sentences
The festival originated in Japan.
basic
Soccer originated in England.
basic
The idea originated with her teacher.
basic
The tradition originated centuries ago.
natural
Many popular foods originated in Italy.
natural
That rumor originated on social media.
natural