Originating: meaning, definitions and examples

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originating

 

[ ˈɔːrɪdʒɪneɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action or process

Originating refers to the act of beginning or starting something from a specific source or place. It can denote the point at which something arises or derives from its initial concept or location.

Synonyms

deriving, emanating, starting

Examples of usage

  • The idea originated from a discussion at the conference.
  • This tradition is believed to have originated in ancient cultures.
  • The product originated in Europe before spreading worldwide.

Translations

Translations of the word "originating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 originando

🇮🇳 उत्पन्न होना

🇩🇪 entstehend

🇮🇩 berasal

🇺🇦 походження

🇵🇱 pochodzący

🇯🇵 起源する

🇫🇷 originaire

🇪🇸 originando

🇹🇷 köken alan

🇰🇷 유래하는

🇸🇦 ناشئ

🇨🇿 pocházející

🇸🇰 pochádzajúci

🇨🇳 起源的

🇸🇮 izvirajoč

🇮🇸 uppruni

🇰🇿 туындаған

🇬🇪 წარმოებული

🇦🇿 mənşəli

🇲🇽 originando

Etymology

The term 'originating' comes from the Middle English word 'originen', which derives from the Latin 'originem', meaning 'beginning' or 'source'. The use of 'origin' in English can be traced back to the 14th century, where it referred to the point at which something begins or develops. Over time, the concept expanded to encompass not only the initial moments of creation but also the broader context of derivation and lineage. In various fields such as philosophy, biology, and anthropology, 'originating' takes on specific meanings related to the source or starting point of concepts, species, and cultural practices. The evolution of the term reflects humanity's ongoing quest to understand and trace the beginnings of things, from abstract ideas to tangible entities.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,097 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.