How do you use the word "origin" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "origin": The origin of the fire is unknown. What is the origin of the universe?

Origin Meaning

/ˈɒɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe beginning of something.

nounThe source of a river, information, goods, etc.

Sentence Examples

The origin of the fire is unknown.

What is the origin of the universe?

The origin of the universe will probably never be explained.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

root beginning source

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

The scientist studied the ____ of the disease to find the first case.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

Scientists are still debating the ____ of the universe and the conditions that led to its creation.

Word Origin & History

From Middle English origine, origyne, from Old French origine, orine, ourine, from Latin orīgō (“beginning, source, birth, origin”), from orior (“to rise”); see orient. Doublet of origo.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"It is clear that the origin of the truth would be an admirable criterion of this sort, if only the various origins could be discriminated from one another from this point of view, and the history of dogmatic opinion shows that origin has always been a favorite test. Origin in immediate intuition; origin in pontifical authority; origin in supernatural revelation, as by vision, hearing, or unaccountable impression; origin in direct possession by a higher spirit, expressing itself in prophecy and warning; origin in automatic utterance generally,—these origins have been stock warrants for the truth of one opinion after another which we find represented in religious history." — 1902, William James, “Lecture I”, in The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature […] , New York, N.Y.; London: Longmans, Green, and Co. […], →OCLC:

"Swearing doesn't just mean what we now understand by "dirty words". It is entwined, in social and linguistic history, with the other sort of swearing: vows and oaths. Consider for a moment the origins of almost any word we have for bad language – "profanity", "curses", "oaths" and "swearing" itself." — 2013 June 14, Sam Leith, “Where the profound meets the profane”, in The Guardian Weekly, volume 189, number 1, page 37:

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