originates

Originates is the third-person singular present tense of originate. The verb originate means to begin or arise from a source, to come into being, or to be derived from something. It can describe the source or start of ideas, events, processes, or objects.

Originate comes from Middle English originate, from Old French origine, from Latin origo, origin-, from oriri “to rise.” The form originates reflects this lineage and is used in modern English to indicate that the subject is the source of something.

Usage is common in academic, historical, scientific, and descriptive writing. It is typically followed by from or in to indicate source: for example, “The river originates in the mountains” or “This tradition originates in ancient rituals.” The past tense is originated, and the present participle is originating; related noun forms include origin and origination, while origins is the plural form.

Examples include: “The river originates in the highland region.” “The practice originates from local customs.” “Researchers trace the idea to early philosophers; the idea originated from their writings.”

See also: origin, origination, original, originally, originate.