Third-person singular simple present indicative form of originate

The view that a text should be interpreted according to the intent of its original authors.

simple past tense and past participle of originate

plural of originator

plural of original

plural of origo

present participle of originate

An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived. / A person with a unique and interesting personality or creative talent.

(not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others. / (not comparable) First in a series of copies or versions. / (not comparable) Newly created. / (comparable) Fresh, different.

plural of origination