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origins (noun)

The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived. It often refers to a person's social background, heritage, or the historical roots of an idea or object.

💬 Example

"The detective tried to trace the origins of the mysterious letter."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'OR-I-GINS'. The 'OR' is like 'OR-iginal', and 'GINS' sounds like 'be-GINS'. Origins is where it begins.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The origins of the problem is greed. → The origins of the problem are greed.

I want to know my family origin. → I want to know my family origins.

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