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originating

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɝˈɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ// UK //əɹˈɪdʒɪnˌeɪtɪŋ// orig·i·nat·ing

adj. starting or coming from a specific place, person, or time. You use it to describe where something first began.

adj. having a specified beginning or source. Often used as a participial adjective to describe the provenance of a person, idea, or object.


SIMPLE

The flight originating in London was delayed.

CONTEXTUAL

Researchers are currently tracking several traditions originating from ancient folk rituals that have survived into the modern era.

COMPLEX

The museum's latest exhibition features several rare artifacts originating from the Ming Dynasty, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship that defined the period's artistic output.

Synonyms
Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'in' or 'from' to indicate the source.

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