Genesis
/ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe beginning or origin of something; the process of coming into being.
/ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
The origin or mode of formation of something.
The genesis of the company began with a small investment and a bold idea.
💡 Simply: Genesis is like the 'birth' of an idea or a thing. Imagine you're baking cookies – the recipe and the start of the process is the genesis of those delicious cookies!
👶 For kids: The start of something, like the beginning of a story or the start of a new game.
More Examples
Understanding the genesis of a problem is key to finding a solution.
The author described the genesis of his inspiration for the book.
How It's Used
"The genesis of the universe is still debated by physicists."
"The genesis of the novel was a long and arduous process."
"Genesis, the first book of the Bible, tells the story of creation."
The first book of the Old Testament, describing the creation of the world.
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The first book of the Bible.
Many people read Genesis for its stories about the creation of the world.
💡 Simply: It is a story book that shows the start of the world, according to the bible.
👶 For kids: It's the first book in the bible and it is all about the creation of the world.
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The Book of Genesis includes accounts of Adam and Eve.
How It's Used
"Genesis tells the story of the creation of the world and the early history of humanity."
From Late Latin *genesis*, from Greek *genesis* 'origin, creation,' from *gignesthai* 'to be born, become.' Originally referred to the beginning of something, later specifically the first book of the Bible.
The word *genesis* has been used in English since the 14th century, primarily referring to the origin or beginning of something. The application to the first book of the Bible came later.
Memory tip
Think of the word's meaning by remembering the book *Genesis* which describes the beginning of the world.