point of origin

noun
UK: /pɔɪnt əv ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/
US: /pɔɪnt əv ˈɔːrɪdʒɪn/

  1. The place where something starts or comes from.

    1. The point of origin of the river is high in the mountains.
    2. Investigators are trying to determine the point of origin of the fire to understand how it started.

  2. The country where a product was made.

    1. The label shows the point of origin of the shirt.
    2. Consumers often check the point of origin on food products to ensure quality and safety standards.

  3. The source or beginning of an idea, process, or activity.

    1. The researcher traced the idea back to its point of origin.
    2. To truly understand the tradition, one must research its point of origin and historical context.

Synonyms

origin birthplace starting point derivation source

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "point of origin" in English means: The place where something starts or comes from., The country where a product was made., The source or beginning of an idea, process, or activity..

The phonetic transcription of "point of origin" is /pɔɪnt əv ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/ in British English and /pɔɪnt əv ˈɔːrɪdʒɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "point of origin": origin, birthplace, starting point, derivation, source.

Example usage of "point of origin": "The point of origin of the river is high in the mountains.". More examples on the page.