originary

English

Etymology

From the Latin orīginārius.

Adjective

originary (comparative more originary, superlative most originary)

  1. (rare) Pertaining to or being the origin of something.
    The Big Bang was the originary explosion of the universe.
  2. (rare) primitive, original
    The originary concept was very different.
  3. (obsolete, often preceding 'of') Having its origin (in); originating (from).
    This dish is originary of northern Asia.

Noun

originary (plural originaries)

  1. (obsolete) native (a person born in a particular geographic place, such as a country or region)

Derived terms

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