What does genesis mean?
Genesis means The origin, start, or point at which something comes into being..
Genesis
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ · noun
Meaning
The origin, start, or point at which something comes into being..
Example Sentences
Some point to the creation of Magna Carta as the genesis of English common law.
The genesis of the Chinese bronze mirror can be traced far back into the Chou dynasty. Some pieces that may possibly date from the eighth century b.c., but certainly predate the year 655 b.c., were unearthed in 1956–1957 at Shang-ts’ung-ling near San-men-hsia in western Honan Province.
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What is a synonym for genesis?
Common synonyms include inception, origination, origin.
What is the opposite of genesis?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use genesis in a sentence?
Some point to the creation of Magna Carta as the genesis of English common law.
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