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source in Latin

source in Latin is fons, fōns, orīgō — source means the place, person, or thing that something originates from.

source in Latin

fons
noun
fōns
noun
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
orīgō
noun
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.

What does "source" mean?

  1. noun The place, person, or thing that something originates from.
    "Solar power is a renewable source of energy."
  2. noun The point where a river or stream begins.
    "The river's source is a small spring high in the mountains."
  3. verb To obtain something, especially for a business.
    "The bakery sources its flour from a local mill."
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source in a sentence

  • Solar power is a renewable source of energy.
  • The journalist refused to reveal her source.
  • The river's source is a small spring high in the mountains.
  • The bakery sources its flour from a local mill.

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What is "source" in Latin?

"source" in Latin is fons, fōns, orīgō. source means: The place, person, or thing that something originates from.

How do you use "source" in a sentence?

Example: "Solar power is a renewable source of energy." In Latin, "source" is fons, fōns, orīgō.

Are there other ways to say "source" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "source": fons, fōns, orīgō.

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