Genesis
/ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
The genesis of something refers to its origin, beginning, or creation.
Examples
- He presented a paper on the genesis of language in early humans.
- Scientists are studying the genesis of hurricanes in the Atlantic.
- The startup's rapid growth had humble genesis in a garage.
- Her novel explores the genesis of a fictional religion.
- The genesis of the modern environmental movement can be traced to the 1960s.
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