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Meaning of the word genesis in English

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genesis

US /ˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/
UK /ˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/

Noun

the origin or mode of formation of something.

Example:
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this tale had its genesis in fireside stories
Synonym:
origin source root beginning commencement start outset formation emergence development evolution inception origination birth creation shaping formulation invention engendering generation propagation
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