common origin

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

Indicates a shared starting point or ancestry.

originADJECTIVE + origin

Categories:

common

Examples (10)

  • The vases share common origins.
  • Many languages in Europe share a common origin.
  • Scientists believe all life on Earth has a common origin.
  • Despite their differences, the two species have a common origin.
  • The researchers are trying to determine the common origin of these ancient myths.
  • Their traditions suggest a common origin for both cultures.
  • The two rivers may have had a common origin thousands of years ago.
  • Do these seemingly unrelated events have a common origin?
  • Evidence points towards a common origin for the various dialects.
  • All human beings share a common origin, regardless of race or nationality.