originem

Originem is the accusative singular form of the Latin noun origo, which means origin, source, or beginning. Origo is a feminine noun of the third declension, used in classical and medieval Latin to denote the point at which something begins or derives.

Originem functions as the direct object in Latin sentences. The standard paradigm for origo is: nominative origo, genitive originis, dative origini, accusative originem, ablative origine. In plural, related forms appear as origo and originum, among others. Because originem is a case-specific form, its exact meaning depends on the surrounding verb and construction, typically conveying “the origin” or “the source” of something.

Etymology and related terms: origo derives from Latin, with semantic ties to the related verb orior, meaning “to rise” or “to begin.” The term is used across Latin literature to express beginnings, sources, or causes, and it has cognates in the Romance languages, such as origin and origen, which preserve the same basic sense of origin.

Usage and examples: In Latin, one might say Quaerimus originem rerum, “We seek the origin of things.” Another example could be Haec originem eius rei docet, “This reveals the origin of that matter.” In translation work, originem is usually rendered as “the origin” or “the source” in English.

See also: origo; origin; etymology of origin. Originem is primarily encountered in Latin texts and scholarly work dealing with Latin grammar or philology. It is not a concept separate from the word origin itself, but a grammatical form used to express the object of action.