Originate

Definition

Originate means to have a specified beginning or source, or to bring or come into being.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈrɪdʒəneɪt/
• Respelling: uh-RIJ-uh-nate (with "uh" as in "about," "RIJ" as in "ridge," and "nate" as in "date")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/
• Respelling: uh-RIJ-i-nate (similar to American English, with "uh" as in "about," "RIJ" as in "ridge," and "i-nate" as in "innovate")

In both dialects, "originate" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "RIJ." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "uh-RIJ-uh-nate" and "uh-RIJ-i-nate."

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word "originatus", the past participle of "oriri" which means "to rise" or "to be born". Over time, it evolved into the English "originate" signifying the act of starting or coming into being.

Derivatives

• Origination (noun form)
• Originator (one who originates)
• Originative (adjective form denoting creativity or innovation)
• Originally (adverb form)
• Unoriginated (not originated or begun)

Synonyms

• Commence
• Emerge
• Stem

Antonyms

• End
• Cease
• Terminate

Usage‍

"Originate" often refers to the starting point or source of a particular idea, movement, or entity.

• The dance style is believed to originate from Central Africa.
• Many popular dishes in America originate from other countries.

Related Terms

• Begin
• Start
• Source
• Arise
• Inception

Detailed Definition

Verb

• To Have a Beginning or Source: To start, arise or emerge from a particular point or source.‍
• Example: The river originates from a glacier in the mountains.

• To Bring or Come Into Being: To create or be the cause of the start of something.‍
• Example: The team aimed to originate new strategies to boost sales.

• To Give Rise To: To be the source or cause of a particular event, situation, or condition.‍
• Example: Poor maintenance can originate major issues in the machinery.