origins
word · lemma: origin
Definition
The places, times, or situations where something begins; the background or source of something, often used for people, traditions, or words.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in plural to talk about heritage, family background, or the beginnings of things like stories, words, and traditions. Common phrases: 'family origins,' 'the origins of life.' More formal than 'roots.'
Spanish: orígenesPortuguese (BR): origensPortuguese (PT): origensChinese (Simplified): 起源 - 来源Chinese (Traditional): 起源 - 來源Hindi: मूलArabic: أصولBengali: উৎপত্তি - উৎসRussian: происхождение - истокиJapanese: 起源 - 由来Vietnamese: nguồn gốc - xuất xứKorean: 기원 - 유래Turkish: köken - kaynakUrdu: آغاز - اصلIndonesian: asal-usul - asal mula
Example Sentences
She is interested in the origins of her family.
basic
Scientists study the origins of the universe.
basic
No one really knows the origins of that story.
natural
He’s proud of his cultural origins.
natural
The origins of this tradition are ancient.
basic
We were talking about the origins of common English words over dinner.
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