Origination (Noun)
Meaning 1
An event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The concept of globalization can be traced back to the origination of international trade routes.
- Historians believe that the origination of the first stone tools dates back to the Paleolithic era.
- The company's financial troubles marked the origination of a series of problems that would ultimately lead to bankruptcy.
- Scientists have identified the origination of the universe as a point in time about 13.8 billion years ago.
- The origination of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece served as a unifying force for the city-states of the time.
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Meaning 2
The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The origination of the new policy was met with skepticism by many employees.
- The company's focus on innovation and origination allowed it to stay ahead of the competition.
- The origination of the internet is often attributed to the work of Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn.
- The artist's use of unusual materials marked the origination of a new style in modern art.
- The CEO encouraged a culture of origination and experimentation within the company.