originate

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To begin or come into existence in a particular place or way.

   The custom originated in medieval Europe.

2. 2
   verb

   To create or start something for the first time.

   Einstein originated the theory of relativity.

From Medieval Latin orīginātus, perfect passive participle of orīginō (“to begin, give rise to”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more), from orīgō (orīgin- in compounds) + -ō. Compare Italian originare and Spanish originar.

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