Originator Meaning
/əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtə/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounSomeone who originates, creates or founds something.
Sentence Examples
He was the originator of the innovative idea.
The originator of the concept was recognized.
He is the originator of this modern design style.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the innovative idea received the first patent for it.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the concept received little recognition during his lifetime but is now celebrated widely.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English originate English -or English originator From originate + -or.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Another perfume was known as nicerotiana, named after its originator Nicerotas."
— 1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 180:
"These relay stations are actually special-purpose email servers. They are used to relay spam from the spam's originator so that the originator cannot be traced."
— 2004, Jeff Duntemann, Degunking Your Email, Spam, and Viruses, page 209:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the innovative idea received the first patent for it.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the concept received little recognition during his lifetime but is now celebrated widely.