in origin

phrase

—used to refer to a source or cause

The English word "rendezvous" is French in origin.

Examples of in origin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If my partner’s former view of mattresses was distinctly masculine in origin, perhaps mine is uniquely feminine. — Jaklin Romine oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Yet medicine tends to frame conditions affecting the brain across the lifespan, from autism and ADHD to Alzheimer’s disease, as primarily genetic or social in origin. — Holly Baines, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026

Consensus for natural origin The current scientific consensus is that the virus is likely natural in origin. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 29 July 2026

Several members of Congress also attended, with the discussion centered on the national security, economic, religious and social implications of confirming that UAPs are alien or even extra-dimensional in origin. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 2 July 2026

Rhymes for in origin

• orogen