Originated: meaning, definitions and examples

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originated

 

[ ˈɔːrɪdʒɪneɪtɪd ]

Context #1

past tense

The term 'originated' is the past tense of 'originate', which means to begin or to come into being. It refers to the point at which something starts or arises. This word is often used to describe the beginnings of concepts, ideas, movements, or physical objects in various contexts. Understanding the origin of something can provide insights into its development and significance.

Synonyms

arose, began, commenced, emanated, started

Examples of usage

  • The tradition originated in ancient times.
  • The fashion trend originated from a small town.
  • The theory originated from extensive research.
  • The recipe originated in Italy.

Translations

Translations of the word "originated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 originou

🇮🇳 उद्गमित

🇩🇪 herkömmlich

🇮🇩 berasal

🇺🇦 походить

🇵🇱 pochodzi

🇯🇵 起源した

🇫🇷 originaire

🇪🇸 originado

🇹🇷 kaynaklanan

🇰🇷 유래된

🇸🇦 مستمد

🇨🇿 pocházející

🇸🇰 pochádzajúci

🇨🇳 起源于

🇸🇮 izvirajoč

🇮🇸 uppruni

🇰🇿 туындаған

🇬🇪 წარმოებული

🇦🇿 mənşəyi

🇲🇽 originado

Word origin

The word 'originate' comes from the Latin word 'originare', which is derived from 'origo', meaning 'beginning' or 'source'. In English, the use of 'originate' dates back to the early 17th century when it began to be used in various contexts to describe the starting point of something. Over the years, the term has evolved and been used in numerous fields, including literature, science, and philosophy. The transition from the Latin roots to modern usage reflects the changing ways in which we understand beginnings and sources of ideas and phenomena. The past tense 'originated' gained popularity as it became necessary to discuss historical contexts and the development of various subjects over time.