Originary
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Native (a person born in a particular geographic place, such as a country or region) obsolete
Adjective
- 1 Pertaining to or being the origin of something. rare
"The Big Bang was the originary explosion of the universe."
- 2 Primitive, original. rare
"Christians believe human beings to have been sinless in their originary state."
- 3 Having its origin (in); originating (from). obsolete, often
"This dish is originary of northern Asia."
Example
More examples"The Big Bang was the originary explosion of the universe."
Etymology
From the Latin orīginārius.