genesis

gen-e-sis · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The origin or coming into being of something; the beginning.

  2. 2.

    (Genesis) The first book of the Bible, describing the creation of the world.

Forms

plural: geneses

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the genesis of — the origin or beginning of something
  • •
    Book of Genesis — the first book of the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament

Related words

Antonyms: conclusion, end, termination
See also: beginning, birth, creation, origin
Synonyms: beginning, birth, creation, origin

Etymology

From Greek genesis ("origin, creation, generation"), from gignesthai ("to be born"), from the root gen- ("to produce, give birth"). Directly related to gene, generate, and genetics.