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Origin is a word meaning "beginning." In this sense, it may refer to:

• Origin (start), the beginning, starting-point, cause, or ultimate source, from which a thing is derived;
• Origin (mathematics), the point where the coordinate axes of the system intersect;
• Origin of the universe, also known as the "Big Bang";
• Origin of life, also known as abiogenesis (see also: creation myth for mytho-religious explanations);
• Origin of humanity, the study of human evolution;
• Anatomical origin, an anatomical concept used with the locomotive, nervous, and circulatory systems;
• Origin of replication, is the location at which DNA replication is initiated;
• The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin's 1859 book;
• Origin story, in comic books, describing how a character gained their special abilities and/or how they became a superhero or supervillain.

The term is also used in the names of various organisations, events, and creative works, including:

Games

• Origin Systems, a computer game developer
• Origins Game Fair, a gaming convention.
• Origins Award, presented by the pademy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design
• Origin, King of the Summon Spirits in Tales of Phantasia and its prequel, Tales of Symphonia.
• Project Origin, the upcoming sequel to F.E.A.R. by Monolith

Organizations

• Atos Origin, the company formed with the merger of BSO and Philips C&P (Communications & Processing) division
• Origin Energy, an Australian gas and electricity company
• Origins (cosmetics), a plant-based skin care and fragrance company of Estée Lauder
• Origins Institute, a department at McMaster University
• Origin Brand Consultants, a UK based brand consultancy

Popular culture

Literature

• Origin (Marvel Comics), a comic book mini-series published by Marvel Comics in 2002
• Origins (Judge Dredd story), a major Judge Dredd storyline running from 2006 through 2007
• Manifold: Origin, a science fiction book by Stephen Baxter
• Secret Origins, a comic book series published by DC Comics that told the origins of different characters
• Origin, a 2007 novel by Diana Abu-Jaber

Music

• Origin (Borknagar album), an album by progressive/folk metal band Borknagar
• Origin (demo CD), a demo CD by Evanescence
• Origin (metal band), a Brutal Technical Death Metal band from Kansas, United States
• Origin (jazz band), an acoustic jazz sextet lead by Chick Corea

Film and television

• "Origin" (Angel), a 2004 episode of Angel
• Origin (Stargate), the religion of the Ori
• "Origin" (Stargate SG-1), a 2005 episode of Stargate SG-1
• Origin: Spirits of the Past, an anime movie also known as Gin-iro no Kami no Agito
• Origin (anime), an English title used for the anime series released as SoltyRei

Sports

• In Australian sports, Origin can refer to any of several State of Origin games:
  • Rugby League State of Origin
  • City vs Country Origin
• Mate of Origin, a rugby based competition played in New Zealand

Computing

• Origin (software), a scientific software developed by Originlab Corp.
• Origin Systems, a computer game developer
• SGI Origin 200, a series of entry-level MIPS-based server computers made by Silicon Graphics
• SGI Origin 2000, a series of mid-range to high-end MIPS-based server computers made by Silicon Graphics
• SGI Origin 3000, a series of mid-range to high-end MIPS-based server computers made by Silicon Graphics that succeeded the Origin 2000

Other

• Dalsa Origin, a digital movie camera
• Origins (documentary), a NOVA mini-series about the origin of life and the universe
• Origin STT-1(instrumentation), an audio recording system developed by Millennia Media, Inc.

See also

• Origen

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