origins
Pronunciation: [ˈɔrɪdʒɪnz]
Word
Context: "history"
(noun) the beginnings or the starting points of something. It’s like finding out where a story starts or where a family comes from.
Example
The origins of the festival date back over 100 years.
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We couldn't find any origins for the strange rumor about the town.
Example
What are the origins of your favorite fairy tale?
Context: "biological or cultural background"
(noun) the background or the source of something like your family or culture. It tells you about where you and your family came from and the places that are important to you.
Example
Her origins are from Italy, which is why she loves pasta so much.
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He doesn’t think his origins are important to him at all.
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Do you know your family's origins?
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