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Genesis

Verb / ˈdʒenʌsʌs / Another word for genesis — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The beginning or origin of something.

Synonyms & similar words

genesis bookofgenesis generation beginning start origination birth creation commencement inception outset source initiation foundation establishment launch conception invention emergence dawning start-up incipience birthplace

Synonyms by register

Formal

origin commencement inception origination

Informal

start beginning birth creation

Literary

source fount wellspring

Antonyms

cessation conclusion end termination expiration death demise

Common collocations

  • genesis of an idea
  • genesis of a project
  • genesis of a movement
  • the genesis story
  • the genesis of life
  • genesis of a conflict
  • genesis of a problem

Word family

noun genesis

Usage note

Genesis is often used to refer to the very beginning or origin of something significant, particularly in a formal or academic context. It can also refer to the first book of the Old Testament.

Example sentences

  1. The genesis of the universe is still a mystery to scientists.
  2. The genesis of her passion for music began with her first piano lesson.
  3. The genesis of the conflict between the two countries can be traced back centuries.
  4. The genesis of the company's success was their innovative products.
  5. The genesis of the idea to start a garden came from a children's book.

Quotes

  • In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. - Genesis 1:1
  • The first page of a book is a kind of frontier, a threshold that separates us from the world inside. - Margaret Atwood
  • The beginning is the most important part of the work. - Plato

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