origin

[awr-i-jin, or-] / ˈɔr ɪ dʒɪn, ˈɒr- /

NOUN

cause, basis

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ancestor ancestry connection element influence motive provenance root source

STRONG

agent antecedent author base causality causation creator derivation determinant egg embryo fountain generator germ impulse inception inducement inspiration mainspring nucleus occasion parent parentage principle producer progenitor provenience roots seed spring stock well wellspring

WEAK

horse's mouth

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion effect end ending result

WEAK

close completion consequence death destiny finale goal outcome outgrowth termination

NOUN

beginning, inception

Synonyms

STRONGEST

birth genesis

STRONG

alpha commencement creation dawn dawning embarkation emergence entrance entry forging foundation inauguration ingress initiation introduction launch nativity opener origination outbreak outset rise start

WEAK

blast off day one early stage git go square one starting point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion end finish

STRONG

close completion death ending exit stop

WEAK

consequence destiny effect finale goal outcome outgrowth result termination

NOUN

family, heritage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ancestry birth descent lineage

STRONG

beginnings blood extraction maternity parentage paternity pedigree stock

Antonyms

WEAK

close completion conclusion consequence death destiny effect end finale goal outcome outgrowth result termination

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The exact origin of the Irish potato isn’t tied to a single person or company, but several theories persist.

From Salon

It is designed to investigate objects within our solar system, examine planets orbiting other stars, and explore the origins and structure of galaxies across cosmic history.

From Science Daily

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is scheduled to arrive in 2029 with the goal of uncovering its origin.

From Science Daily

Imagine a shipping logistics company needs to find the most efficient route, given three origins and three destinations.

From The Wall Street Journal

"A certification of 'human origin' is needed but self certification is not good enough so we have a full verification process to make sure that its truly human originated material," he said.

From BBC

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