Engelska

origin

gb/ˈɔɹəd͡ʒən/ us/ˈɔɹəd͡ʒən/
B1 Engelska
~ 2000
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Substantiv B1 entity
1

starting point of something

The place or time where something begins or comes from.

Användningsmönster: the origin of [something]
Vanligt misstag:
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.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
end (Refers to the final part or point, opposite of starting point.)
Ordkombinationer
place of origin |country of origin |point of origin |unknown origin |true origin
Teman
history |geography |science |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • The origin of the river is in the mountains.
  • Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.
  • Her family’s origin is in Italy.
  • The origin of this tradition is unclear.
  • We traced the origin of the smell to the kitchen.
Exempel för inlärare
  • The origin of the story is in Japan.
  • This food has its origin in India.
  • The river’s origin is in the hills.
  • We found the origin of the noise.
  • The origin of my name is Greek.
Substantiv B1 entity
2

person's ancestry or background

The country, culture, or family that a person comes from.

Användningsmönster: [someone's] origin
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may incorrectly use 'origin' without a possessive when referring to a person ('She is origin French' instead of 'She is of French origin').
Synonymer
ancestry (More formal and focuses on family lineage.) | heritage (Emphasizes cultural traditions and values passed down.)
Antonymer
destination (In contexts discussing migration, it refers to where someone is going rather than where they come from.)
Ordkombinationer
national origin |ethnic origin |family origin
Teman
identity |culture |relationships |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • She is proud of her African origin.
  • His national origin played a role in the application process.
  • We discussed the origins of her family traditions.
  • People of mixed origins often have diverse perspectives.
Exempel för inlärare
  • My origin is in Brazil.
  • He has Chinese origin.
  • Her origin is from Spain.
  • They talk about their origin often.
  • Our teacher asked about our origin.
Substantiv technical B2 entity
3

reference point in coordinates

In math, the point (0,0) where lines meet in a graph.

Vanligt misstag:
Some learners confuse 'origin' with 'axis' in graphs; 'axis' is a line, 'origin' is a point.
Synonymer
zero point (Directly describes coordinates being zero.)
Antonymer
arbitrary point (Any chosen point that is not fixed as (0,0).)
Ordkombinationer
graph origin |origin point
Teman
mathematics |science |education |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • In this diagram, the origin is at the center.
  • All distances are measured from the origin.
  • The curve passes through the origin.
Exempel för inlärare
  • The line starts at the origin.
  • The point (0,0) is the origin.
  • We draw the axes through the origin.
Grammatik
Grundform
origin
IPA
GB/ˈɔɹəd͡ʒən/
US/ˈɔɹəd͡ʒən/
Stavelser och betoning
ori - gin (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (ori)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: origin
  • Plural: origin, origins
Ordfamilj
Forms
origins noun
Core family
original adjective A2 originally adverb B1 originate verb B1
Related words
originality noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unoriginal adjective
Advanced or less common
originator noun C1 origination noun
Uttryck

of...origin

1
/əfˈɔɹɪd͡ʒɪn/
fixed phrase

having a specific background or source

Used to show where something or someone comes from.

Exempel
  • 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.

Exempel
  • Investigators found the point of origin for the fire.
  • The package's point of origin was New York.

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