Genesis
|Gen-e-sis|
B2
/ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
origin, beginning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Genesis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'génesis,' where 'gén-' meant 'birth' or 'origin.'
Historical Evolution
'Génesis' transformed into the Latin word 'genesis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'Genesis.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'birth or origin,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the origin or mode of formation of something.
The genesis of the universe is a topic of great interest.
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Noun 2
the first book of the Bible, which describes the creation of the world and the early history of humanity.
Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament.
Last updated: 2025/02/27 07:48