Key and Origin

Key

Key noun - An explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart.

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Origin and key are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Origin" instead a noun "Key".

Nearby Words: keyed, keyboard, keying

Origin noun - A point or place at which something is invented or provided.

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Key and origin are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Key" instead a noun "Origin".

similar	similar key	similar origin
original	original key	original origin
true	true key	true origin
proper	proper key	proper origin
Other adjectives: single, actual, real, ancient, new, possible, mysterious, different, genetic.

Sets up one of the key plotlines of the rest of the series with foreshadowing of Ciri's origin story.

Source: Literature / The Last Wish
Revision: The Zerg origin story as explained in the StarCraft I manual turns out to be missing a few key details.

Source: Video Game / StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm
Will in Illusion of Gaia has his grandmother's lullaby, which turns out to be the key to revealing her village of origin, and an identifying call.

Source: Dream Melody

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