genesis

Betekenis (Engels)

The origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.

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/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/
Etymologie (Engels)

In summary

Borrowed from Latin genesis (“generation, nativity”), from Ancient Greek γένεσις (génesis, “origin, source, beginning”). Related to Ancient Greek γίγνομαι (gígnomai, “to be produced, become, be”). Doublet of kind, gens, and jati.

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