originate

UK: əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt | US: əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt

Definition

  1. vi. to begin or arise from a specific source

  2. vt. to create or initiate something

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Etymology

The word "originate" combines "origin" (from Latin origo, meaning "beginning" or "source") with the verb-forming suffix "-ate." The Latin root origo itself derives from oriri ("to rise"), reflecting the idea of something emerging or starting. Over time, "originate" evolved to describe both the act of beginning (intransitive) and causing something to begin (transitive).

Examples

  1. The tradition originates from ancient folklore.

  2. The idea originated during a brainstorming session.

  3. The river originates in the mountains.

  4. He originated a new method for data analysis.

  5. Many English words originate from Latin.