origin
gb/ˈɔɹəd͡ʒən/ us/ˈɔɹəd͡ʒən/
B1
English
~ 2000
eredet, forrás, származás, origó
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
the origin of [something]
The origin of the river is in the mountains.
A folyó forrása a hegyekben van.
Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.
A tudósok az univerzum eredetét kutatják.
Her family’s origin is in Italy.
The origin of this tradition is unclear.
We traced the origin of the smell to the kitchen.
Learner examples
The origin of the story is in Japan.
A történet eredete Japánhoz kötődik.
This food has its origin in India.
Ez az étel indiai eredetű.
The river’s origin is in the hills.
We found the origin of the noise.
The origin of my name is Greek.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'origin' with 'original'. 'Origin' is a noun for the starting point, while 'original' is usually an adjective meaning first or earliest form.
Meaning
starting point of something
Collocations
place of origin
|country of origin
|point of origin
|unknown origin
|true origin
Synonyms
beginning (More general and can refer to the first part of an event or process, not just the source.)
|
source (Focuses on the cause or starting point of something, often abstract.)
Antonyms
end (Refers to the final part or point, opposite of starting point.)
Themes
history
|geography
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The place or time where something begins or comes from.
The point or place where something starts, is created, or comes into existence.
NOUN
B1
2
származás
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone's] origin
She is proud of her African origin.
Büszke az afrikai származására.
His national origin played a role in the application process.
Nemzeti származása szerepet játszott a jelentkezés elbírálásában.
We discussed the origins of her family traditions.
People of mixed origins often have diverse perspectives.
Learner examples
My origin is in Brazil.
Brazil származású vagyok.
He has Chinese origin.
Ő kínai származású.
Her origin is from Spain.
They talk about their origin often.
Our teacher asked about our origin.
Common mistake:
Learners may incorrectly use 'origin' without a possessive when referring to a person ('She is origin French' instead of 'She is of French origin').
Meaning
person's ancestry or background
Collocations
national origin
|ethnic origin
|family origin
Synonyms
ancestry (More formal and focuses on family lineage.)
|
heritage (Emphasizes cultural traditions and values passed down.)
Antonyms
destination (In contexts discussing migration, it refers to where someone is going rather than where they come from.)
Themes
identity
|culture
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The country, culture, or family that a person comes from.
A person's social, cultural, or ethnic background, often referring to their family history or nationality.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
origó
B2
In this diagram, the origin is at the center.
Ezen az ábrán az origó középen van.
All distances are measured from the origin.
Minden távolságot az origótól mérünk.
The curve passes through the origin.
Learner examples
The line starts at the origin.
A vonal az origóból indul.
The point (0,0) is the origin.
A (0,0) pont az origó.
We draw the axes through the origin.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'origin' with 'axis' in graphs; 'axis' is a line, 'origin' is a point.
Meaning
reference point in coordinates
Collocations
graph origin
|origin point
Synonyms
zero point (Directly describes coordinates being zero.)
Antonyms
arbitrary point (Any chosen point that is not fixed as (0,0).)
Themes
mathematics
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In math, the point (0,0) where lines meet in a graph.
The fixed point from which coordinates are measured in a system, usually where all variables are zero.
Grammar
Dictionary form
origin
IPA
GB/ˈɔɹəd͡ʒən/
US/ˈɔɹəd͡ʒən/
Syllables & stress
ori - gin (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ori)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: origin
- Plural: origin, origins
Word family
Forms
origins
noun
Core family
Related words
originality
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unoriginal
adjective
Advanced or less common
originator
noun C1
origination
noun
Expressions
of...origin
1/əfˈɔɹɪd͡ʒɪn/
fixed phrase
having a specific background or source
Used to show where something or someone comes from.
Examples
- She is of French origin.
- This fabric is of Chinese origin.
point of origin
1/pˈɔɪnt əv ˈɔɹəd͡ʒən/
fixed phrase
place where something starts
The place where something begins or comes from.
Examples
- Investigators found the point of origin for the fire.
- The package's point of origin was New York.