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originary.

Pertaining to or being the origin of something.

9 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Pertaining to or being the origin of something.

    rare
    The Big Bang was the originary explosion of the universe.
  2. Primitive, original.

    rare
    Christians believe human beings to have been sinless in their originary state.
  3. Having its origin (in); originating (from).

    obsolete · often
    This dish is originary of northern Asia.
Where this word comes from

From the Latin orīginārius.

noun
  1. Native (a person born in a particular geographic place, such as a country or region)

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From the Latin orīginārius.

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