Origin Definition
origin
- noun
- the place where something begins, where it springs into being; "the Italian beginning of the Renaissance"; "Jupiter was the origin of the radiation"; "Pittsburgh is the source of the Ohio River"; "communism's Russian root"
- properties attributable to your ancestry; "he comes from good origins"
- an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
- the point of intersection of coordinate axes; where the values of the coordinates are all zero
- the source of something's existence or from which it derives or is derived; "the rumor had its origin in idle gossip"; "vegetable origins"; "mineral origin"; "origin in sensation"
- the descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors"
"Origin" in song lyrics
See how origin is used in real songs:
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"Start fishin' like FOS and found origin!"
Arrested Development — Africa's Inside Me -
"Makes me what we are, of the Origin"
Art Or Origin (Chino XL & Kaoz) — No Slow Rollin' -
"That's my point of origin"
Bishop Lamont — I Always Knew
Words that rhyme with origin
Usage tips for "origin"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "origin" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for origin to find words that pair well.