originary
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From the Latin orīginārius.
Adjective
[edit]originary (comparative more originary, superlative most originary)
- (rare) Pertaining to or being the origin of something.
- The Big Bang was the originary explosion of the universe.
- (rare) primitive, original
- The originary concept was very different.
- (obsolete, often preceding 'of') Having its origin (in); originating (from).
- This dish is originary of northern Asia.
Noun
[edit]originary (plural originaries)