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/ɔ.ʁi.ʒin/

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Translation

origin

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Word origin

From Latin origo (stem origin-), meaning 'beginning, source', from oriri ('to rise, to begin'). English 'origin' and 'original' come from the same noun.

Origin
Latin
Root
origo
English cognates
origin, original, orient

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralorigines

Examples

latine.

The origin of this word is Latin.

portugaise.

His parents are of Portuguese origin.

.

The cause of the breakdown is still unknown.

, .

Originally, the building was a school.

appellation .

This cheese carries a protected designation of origin.

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This word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 4: origine, cependant, comportement and 7 more words.