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
- noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- noun A person's history, education, or experience.
- adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
- verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.
descent — full definition
- noun The act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.
- noun A person's family origins or ancestry.
- noun A drop into a worse state or condition.