origin
/ˈɔːrɪdʒɪn/
or · i · gin
ˈɔːr · ɪ · dʒɪn
English Definition
n. beginning, source
Significado en Español
origen, procedencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nguồn gốc, xuất xứ
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Example Sentence
The origin of life is mysterious.
生命的起源是个谜。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
origin(source)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “origin”: The scientist researched the __________ of the mysterious artifact.
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goal
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B
end
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C
beginning
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D
limit
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C — beginning.
“origin” means n. beginning, source
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Scientists still debate the exact ______ of the universe.
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origin
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B
ending
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C
result
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D
outcome
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A — origin.
“origin” means n. beginning, source
Common questions about “origin”
What does “origin” mean?
origin — n. beginning, source. In Chinese: 起源，来源.
How do you pronounce “origin”?
origin is pronounced /ˈɔːrɪdʒɪn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: or · i · gin.
How do you use “origin” in a sentence?
The origin of life is mysterious. (生命的起源是个谜。)
What are synonyms for “origin”?
source, beginning — all close in meaning to origin (n. beginning, source).
Is “origin” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. origin appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “origin”?
origin(source)
