Look up: Origin

1. Origin
   the most anterior point of a fin base
   Found on http://www.austmus.gov.au/fishes/fishfac
   
   
2. Origin
   The zero point in a system of rectangular Cartesian coordinates.
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3. origin
   [n] - an event that is a beginning 2. [n] - the point of intersection of coordinate axes 3. [n] - properties attributable to your ancestry
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4. Origin
   the fixed end of a muscle.
   Found on http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/
   
   
5. Origin
   Some nominal starting point for a coordinate system. While working, step sizes may use a variable origin based on the last selected position
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6. Origin
   In Cartesian coordinates, it is the point (0, 0) and located at the intersection of the x- and y-axes.
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7. origin
   The point where the x-axis and the y-axis in the coordinate plane intersect, (0, 0)
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8. Origin
   The origin is the place where something begins.
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9. ORIGIN
   any point used as a reference for measurements Category: Standards, measures and testing
   Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition
   
   
10. Origin
    Definition (keystage 3) The point in a co-ordinate system where all the co-ordinate variables are equal to zero; i.e. it has co-ordinates (0,0) or (0,0,0), etc.
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11. Origin
    Or"i·gin noun [ French origine , Latin origo , -iginis , from oriri to rise, become visible; akin to Greek 'orny`nai to stir up, rouse, Sanskrit r , and perhaps to English run .] 1. The first existence or beginning of anything; the birth. « This mixed system of opinion and sentiment had its origin in the ancient chivalry.& …
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/O/32
    
    
12. origin
    1. The first existence or beginning of anything; the birth. "This mixed system of opinion and sentiment had its origin in the ancient chivalry." (Burke) ... 2. That from which anything primarily proceeds; the fountain; the spring; the cause; the occasion. ... 3. <anatomy> The point of attachment or end of a muscle which is fixed during contract …
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13. origin
    origination noun an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
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14. origin
    descent noun properties attributable to your ancestry; `he comes from good origins`
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15. origin
    noun the point of intersection of coordinate axes; where the values of the coordinates are all zero
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16. Origin
    `Origin` is a word meaning `beginning`.Or something rising into the air. In this sense, it may refer to: *Origin (start), the beginning, starting-point, cause, or ultimate source, from which a thing is derived *Origin belief, the account, often in narrative form, that describes how existence, the universe, life, and humanity came to be *Origin (mathematics), the point where the coordinate axis of the system intersect *Origin of life, scientific t...
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17. Origin
    `Origin` is a word meaning `beginning`.Or something rising into the air. In this sense, it may refer to: *Origin (start), the beginning, starting-point, cause, or ultimate source, from which a thing is derived *Origin belief, the account, often in narrative form, that describes how existence, the universe, life, and humanity came to be *Origin (mathematics), the point where the coordinate axis of the system intersect *Origin of life, scientific t...
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18. origin
    (or´ĭ-jin) the source or beginning of anything, especially the more fixed end or attachment of a muscle (as distinguished from its insertion), or the site of emergence of a peripheral nerve from the central nervous system.
    Found on http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns
    
    
19. Origin
    • (n.) The first existence or beginning of anything; the birth. • (n.) That from which anything primarily proceeds; the fountain; the spring; the cause; the occasion. • (n.) The point of attachment or end of a muscle which is fixed during contraction; -- in contradistinction to insertion.
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20. origin
    (from the article `animal`) ...the skeleton are rigid segments attached together by flexible joints. Muscles span the joints and attach at each end to different elements. The ...
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/o/30
    
    
21. Origin
    The arbitrary starting point on a graph or grid coordinate system. Defined by the intersection of the x and y-axes. Also see false origin.
    Found on http://www.physicalgeography.net/physgeo
    
    
22. origin
    the location of the calling party in the network NOTE - The origin may be specified with the accuracy appropriate to the situation.
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23. origin
    The point (0, 0) on the coordinate axes.
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