Origin and Sequence

Origin

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

Sequence is an antonym for origin.

Sequence

Sequence noun - A condition or occurrence traceable to a cause.
Usage example: the attempt to help was a natural sequence to her charitable nature

Origin is an antonym for sequence.

How words are described

exact exact origin exact sequence
similar similar origin similar sequence
original original origin original sequence
true true origin true sequence
Other adjectives: proper, single, actual, new, classic, alternate, different, magical.

Both words in one sentence

  • Western Animation / Motorcity The motorcycle sequence is based on the same action in AKIRA.. It is also very similar (in origin) to The Batmobile/Batpod sequence in The Dark Knight There is a mention of a Henry Ford painting in the Pilot.
  • Film / ThanksKilling Flashback Effects: The turkey's origin is shown via a black and white animated sequence.
  • In Medias Res While the opening sequence does introduce the characters quickly, a real origin story doesn't occur until The Movie.
    Source: In Medias Res
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