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origine — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
  • descent noun The act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.
  • origin noun The point where something begins or comes from.
  • root noun The underground part of a plant that anchors it and draws in water and nutrients.

Senses

origine is used for these senses in English:

  • background One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
  • descent Lineage or hereditary derivation.
  • origin The source of a river, information, goods, etc.
  • root (figurative) The primary source; origin.

background — full definition

  1. noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
  2. noun A person's history, education, or experience.
  3. adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
  4. verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.

descent — full definition

  1. noun The act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.
  2. noun A person's family origins or ancestry.
  3. noun A drop into a worse state or condition.

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