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English word:
origination
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origination in WordNet English dictionary
noun
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
"she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society"
initiation
founding
foundation
institution
origination
creation
innovation
introduction
instauration
an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
origin
origination
inception
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