origin

Noun

Meaning

The first existence or beginning of anything; the birth.

That from which anything primarily proceeds; the fountain; the spring; the cause; the occasion.

The point of attachment or end of a muscle which is fixed during contraction; -- in contradistinction to insertion.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

source root foundation beginning cause spring ancestry lineage derivation inception commencement parentage genesis line basis
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Antonyms

end destination omega appendix nib izzard
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Hypernyms

point beginning source ancestry intersection lineage

Hyponyms

sept fountainhead family home side cause

Related terms

orient

Phrases with the word

arabic origin land of origin countries of origin language of origin hydrocarbon-containing material of biological origin word of native origin

Anagrams

nigori

Examples

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small. Laozi

It is impossible for the mind to remain undisturbed by thoughts, but anyone serious about the matter can certainly permit them entry or drive them away, and although their origin does not lie entirely under our control we can choose to approve of them and to adopt them. John Cassian

All sins have their origin in a sense of inferiority otherwise called ambition. Cesare Pavese

Education is more important than origin. Japanese Proverb

Don't wait for an anthill to build up in your mushroom better attack its origin sooner than later. African Proverb

Women are part of the origin of life's big mystery on earth; they know the secret of a good life. African Proverb

Close letter words and terms

origenist Origenistic oright origin labelling origin language origin mark