Germ and Origin

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Germ

Germ noun - The source from which something grows or develops.

Usage example: this hastily scribbled equation on a cocktail napkin became the germ of a new scientific theory

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Origin is a synonym for germ in start topic. In some cases you can use "Origin" instead a noun "Germ", when it comes to topics like beginning, embryonic form.

Nearby Words: germinal, German, germing

Origin

Origin noun - The source from which something grows or develops.

Usage example: the origin of the tradition of giving presents at Christmastime

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Germ is a synonym for origin in root topic. You can use "Germ" instead a noun "Origin", if it concerns topics such as cause, source, embryonic form.

Nearby Words: original, originality, origination, originated, originally

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alien	alien germ	alien origin
scientific	scientific germ	scientific origin

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In pre-pubescent deep suspicion and horror of intimacy with the germ-laden and filthy opposite gender, this might well be the origin of American English cooties, as in those unspecified germs obtained by kissing a girl/boy.

Source: Useful Notes / British English

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