originator

Everyday

The originator of something is the person who first thought of it, made it or started it. tree →

In the lessons

A formal word used in history, science and news to say who invented or began something, such as an idea, a game or a rumour. In lessons on gossip, pupils try to find the originator of a rumour. Phrases: «the originator of the idea», «the originator of the rumour».

Examples

• Who was the originator of this plan? tree →
• The originator of the rumour turned out to be a jealous classmate. tree →
• He is the originator of the popular board game. tree →
• The originator of the idea got a prize. tree →
• Scientists are not sure who was the originator of the joke. tree →
• Each new email shows the originator's address. tree →

Note

Countable noun. Formal: in everyday talk say «the person who started it», «inventor» or «creator». Related: origin, original, originate.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: The book says the tongue speaks of spiritual things, while the body's creative parts are the source of physical life. In the primary lessons: A formal word used in history, science and news to say who invented or began something, such as an idea, a game or a rumour. In lessons on gossip, pupils try to find the originator of a rumour. Phrases: «the originator of the idea», «the originator of the rumour».

Examples

• The tongue is, as it were, the descriptive pen of all the spiritual issues, and the genital parts are the originators of the corporeal substances. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →

Note

Countable noun. Formal: in everyday talk say «the person who started it», «inventor» or «creator». Related: origin, original, originate.