Origin 22717 220654451 2008-06-20T22:30:38Z Soxred93 3010110 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/4.252.0.214|4.252.0.214]] to last version by Argel1200 (using [[WP:HG|Huggle]]) {{wiktionarypar|origin}} {{TOCright}} '''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 axis 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]]; *[[Origin (anatomy)|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 Productions|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)|''Origin'' (Marvel Comics)]], a comic book mini-series published by Marvel Comics in 2002 *[[Origins (Judge Dredd story)|''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)|''Origin'' (Borknagar album)]], an album by progressive/folk metal band Borknagar *[[Origin (demo CD)|''Origin'' (demo CD)]], a demo CD by Evanescence *[[Origin (metal band)]], a death metal band from Kansas, United States *[[Origin (jazz band)]], an acoustic jazz sextet lead by [[Chick Corea]] '''Film & Television''' *[[Origin (Angel episode)|"Origin" (''Angel'' episode)]], a season 5 episode of ''Angel *[[Origin (Stargate)]], the religion of the Ori *[[Origin (Stargate SG-1)|"Origin" (''Stargate SG-1'')]], a season 9 episode of ''Stargate SG-1'' *''[[Origin: Spirits of the Past]]'', an anime movie also known as ''Gin-iro no Kami no Agito'' *''[[Origin (anime)]]'', purported to be the English name of ''Sorutirei'', though it was actually 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 == Other == *[[Origin (software)]], a scientific software developed by Originlab Corp. *[[Dalsa Origin]], a digital movie camera *[[Origins (documentary)]], a [[NOVA (TV series)|NOVA]] mini-series about the origin of [[life]] and the [[universe]] *[[Origin STT-1(instrumentation)]], an audio recording system developed by [[Millennia Media]], Inc. *SGI Origin, a series of MIPS-based server computers made by [[Silicon_Graphics#Servers|Silicon Graphics]] ==See also== *[[Origen]] <!-- also: [[de:Origin]] --> {{disambig}} [[an:Orichen]] [[de:Ursprung]] [[fr:Origin (homonymie)]] [[nl:Oorsprong]] [[qu: Tiqsi]] [[ru:Origin]]