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'origin' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'origin' with 18 example sentences.


origin noun

: the place where something begins, where it springs into being

: properties attributable to your ancestry

: 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 hereditary derivation of an individual


  • The origin of this word is unknown.
  • Let me tell you about the origin of this school.
  • He is studying the origin of jazz in America.
  • What are the origins of the Olympics?
  • Its origin and purpose is still a total mystery.
  • What is the origin of the universe?
  • There are many theories about the origin of life.
  • The origin of the fire is unknown.
  • The bride is American with Polish origins.
  • Her name is of Greek origin.
  • Russians are people of slave origin.
  • English has many words of Latin and Greek origin.
  • I don't know the origin of the rumor.
  • There is a woman at the origin of all great achievements.
  • He is a German by origin.
  • I would like to know your origin.
  • John is going to tell Lucy about the origin of rugby.
  • They're of human origin.
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