genesis

/ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
noun
  1. The beginning or origin of something.
    • The project had its genesis in a casual conversation between two friends.
    • The genesis of her interest in art was a visit to a museum when she was a child.
    • Scientists study the genesis of the universe to understand how stars and planets formed.
  2. The first book of the Bible, which describes the creation of the world.
    • In Sunday school, we read the story of Adam and Eve from the book of Genesis.
    • The book of Genesis begins with the words 'In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.'
    • Many people turn to Genesis for its stories about the early history of humanity.
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