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originating Meaning & Definition

What Does Originating Mean?

Originating is a verb that means present participle and gerund of originate.

Word Facts for Originating

Part of speechverb
Synonymsbegin, initiate and spring to life
Antonymsdestinate, end and terminate

Originating Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of originate

Verb

  1. To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.
  2. To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with).

    The scheme originated with the governor and council.

Synonyms of Originating

Originating synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Originating

Originating in a Sentence

The scheme originated with the governor and council.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Originating

Questions People Ask About Originating

What part of speech is originating?

Originating is a verb.

What is another word for originating?

Words with a similar meaning to originating include begin, initiate and spring to life. See the full list of originating synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of originating?

Words opposite in meaning to originating are destinate, end and terminate.

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