Provenance

Pronunciation: /ˈprɑvənəns/

Definitions of provenance

noun the place of origin or earliest known history of something

Example Sentences

A1 The provenance of the painting was unknown.

A2 The provenance of the antique vase was traced back to the Ming Dynasty.

B1 The provenance of the rare book was carefully documented by the library.

B2 The provenance of the archaeological artifact was hotly debated among experts.

C1 The provenance of the ancient manuscript was confirmed by multiple sources.

C2 The provenance of the stolen artwork was eventually discovered by the authorities.

Examples of provenance in a Sentence

formal The provenance of the artwork was meticulously researched by the museum's experts.

informal They couldn't figure out the provenance of the old vase they found in the attic.

slang I'm not sure about the provenance of this car, it seems a bit sketchy.

figurative The provenance of his wealth is shrouded in mystery.

Grammatical Forms of provenance

• plural: provenances
• comparative: more provenant
• superlative: most provenant
• present tense: provenances
• future tense: will prove
• perfect tense: have proven
• continuous tense: is proving
• singular: provenance
• positive degree: provenance
• infinitive: to prove
• gerund: provenancing
• participle: provenanced

Origin and Evolution of provenance

First Known Use: 1785 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'provenance' originated from the French word 'provenance' which means origin or source.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of art to refer to the history of ownership and authenticity of a piece, 'provenance' has evolved to encompass the broader idea of the origin or source of something.