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originary

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to or being the origin of something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Examples

  • The Big Bang was the originary explosion of the universe.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Primitive, original.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Examples

  • Christians believe human beings to have been sinless in their originary state.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 3

Having its origin (in); originating (from).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete, often

Examples

  • This dish is originary of northern Asia.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the Latin orīginārius.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: originario — Translations
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