Genesis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Genesis is a noun meaning The origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.
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.
Word Forms
- geneses
Synonyms for genesis
Depending on context, synonyms include inception, origination, origin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include origin, inception, origination, beginning, start, emergence.
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