Genesis
(noun)
- The origin or mode of formation of something.
- The coming into being of something; the origin or beginning of something.
- The first book of the Old Testament, which gives an account of the creation of the world and the origins of humanity.
Origin:
From the greek word "genesis" meaning origin, creation, or beginning.
Examples:
- The genesis of the project was a simple idea.
- The genesis of life on earth is still a mystery.
- The Genesis tells the story of the creation of the world.
- The company"s genesis was in the garage of the founder"s house.
- The genesis of the story was a dream the author had.