Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The starting point or place from where something comes or begins. Synonyms:
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What if creativity isn't entirely human in its origins?He told us about the origin of our planet.Some mystery about his origin.
Etymology:
Late Middle English, from Latin origo, origin-, from oriri meaning to rise.
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