Origin

Synonyms of origin

• root
• beginning
• source

Antonyms of origin

• result
• outcome
• conclusion

Collocations of origin

origin story

Frequency: 80 %

Every superhero has an origin story that explains how they got their powers.

origin of

Frequency: 70 %

The origin of the universe is still a topic of debate among scientists.

origin point

Frequency: 60 %

The GPS coordinates marked the origin point of the hiking trail.

originating from

Frequency: 50 %

The tradition of gift-giving during the holidays is said to have originated from ancient customs.

originating culture

Frequency: 40 %

The cuisine of this region reflects the originating culture of the early settlers.

Idiomatic Expressions for origin

• Phrase: to trace something back to its origins
  Meaning: to find out where something originally came from or started
  Usage: The researcher traced the disease back to its origins in a small village.