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provenience

 

[ prษ™หˆviห.ni.ษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

origin context

Provenience refers to the place of origin or source of something, often used in relation to archaeological artifacts, artworks, or historical objects. It indicates where an item was found or created and is critical for understanding its historical and cultural context.

Synonyms

background, origin, provenance, source

Examples of usage

  • The provenience of the ancient vase was traced back to a Roman excavation site.
  • Understanding the provenience of the fossil helps paleontologists make conclusions about its age.
  • Provenience records are essential in the field of art history for documenting ownership.
  • The museum emphasized the provenience of each piece in their exhibit.

Translations

Translations of the word "provenience" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น origem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคชเคคเฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Herkunft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะพะดะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochodzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‡บๆ‰€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท origine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ origen

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถken

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pลฏvod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรดvod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฅๆบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izvor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppruni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะนะดะฐ ะฑะพะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™nbษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ origen

Etymology

The term 'provenience' originates from the Latin word 'provenientem,' which means 'to come forth.' The usage of the word can be traced back to the 19th century, especially within the fields of archaeology and anthropology. Initially, 'provenience' was utilized to describe the specific location where an artifact was discovered, establishing its context and significance. As the discipline of archaeology developed, the importance of provenience became increasingly recognized, leading to its adoption in various other academic fields to denote the source or origin of an item. The evolution of the term reflects a growing appreciation for context in the study of historical artifacts, contributing to better understanding and analysis of cultural heritage.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,495 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.