origin
noun
something from which anything arises or is derived; source; fountainhead.
origins
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pluralof origin.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Through his vision, he reaffirmed the couture origins of the House, bringing his considered approach to craftsmanship, construction and creativity," he added.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
A new study exploring the origins of the six tonne Altar Stone at Stonehenge has ruled out a theory that it came from an area of Scotland.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Together, they have examined the evolutionary origins of the brain's crossed connections.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
“Not in my lifetime,” Mr. Blackwood writes, “have I heard such a clearsighted account of our civilization’s origins from any major political figure.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Whatever the psychological origins of Eisman’s sudden urge, the previous afternoon, to buy a few shares in Bear Stearns, Danny was just glad to be done with the matter.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
