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Origin
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the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning
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properties attributable to your ancestry
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the point of intersection of coordinate axes; where the values of the coordinates are all zero
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an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
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a person's lineage or social background
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the source or point of beginning of something, such as the historical, cultural, or linguistic roots of a word, concept, or phenomenon
Example
Yesterday, the expert archaeologist identified the ancient artifact's origin.
The unique serial number on the painting authenticated its origin.
The new regulations apply a single standard to all products, regardless of their origin.
Capoeira's origins can be traced back to the Afro-Brazilian slaves in the colonial era.
Linguists derive the evolutionary origins of languages through comparative analysis and historical linguistics.
