Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The starting point or place from where something comes or begins.
Origin
/ˈɒrədʒən/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
What is the origin of this food?Scientists study the origin of the universe.
Etymology:
Late Middle English, from Latin origo, origin-, from oriri meaning to rise.
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