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provenance

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Noun — The place of origin or history of ownership of something, especially a work of art or artifact.

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Etymology

From French provenance, "origin," from provenir ("to arise, come forth"), from Latin provenio.

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What does “provenance” mean?

The word “provenance” means the place of origin or history of ownership of something, especially a work of art or artifact. In plain terms, where something came from and who has owned it over time — used especially for art, antiques, and historical objects.

How do you pronounce “provenance”?

“Provenance” is pronounced PRO-vuh-nuhns (/ˈpɹɑ.və.nəns/ in IPA).

How do you use “provenance” in a sentence?

Here is “provenance” used in a sentence: “The auction house verified the painting's provenance before sale.”

What part of speech is “provenance”?

“Provenance” is a noun.

Where does the word “provenance” come from?

The word “provenance” comes from Latin. From French provenance, "origin," from provenir ("to arise, come forth"), from Latin provenio.

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