Background
Background noun - The physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed.
Origins and background are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Origins" instead a noun "Background".
Origins
Background and origins are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Background" instead a noun "Origins".
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Little is known about his origins and background, other than he is a Half-Human Hybrid with 85% human DNA and a 15% alien overlay.
Source: Super Speed -
Greek episode Freshman Daze gave the background stories for Casey, Cappie and Evan (with more information on Ashleigh and Frannie) through flashbacks to their freshman year, including the origins of the love triangle that drove most of their storylines.
Source: Origins Episode - They later did origins episode about the background of FBI's X-Files division or how Mulder met the Lone Gunmen.
Source: Stand Alone Episode
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