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unoriginated

unoriginated

9.9
Has no cause or maker
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnˈɔrɪdʒɪneɪtɪd/
translation icon : sin origen
  • The idea of an unoriginated cause is central to certain metaphysical debates.

Examples

  • The philosopher argued that the universe is not unoriginated but has a definite beginning.

  • Some religious traditions describe a deity as unoriginated and eternal.

  • The concept remains unoriginated in its essence.

  • Is the idea truly unoriginated?

  • The idea of an unoriginated universe challenges many traditional beliefs about creation.

  • Philosophers often debate the concept of an unoriginated source as the foundation of existence.

  • Some theories suggest that the unoriginated nature of the universe means it has always existed.

Synonyms

uncreated
vsunoriginated
  • Formal
1 9.3

Existing without a beginning or cause

means absence of any origin or cause rather than only not being made
uncaused
vsunoriginated
1 9.9

Having no clear cause or reason

states lack of origin and creation, not only missing a cause
unbegotten
vsunoriginated
  • Archaic
9.9

Existing without being born or made by something

covers lack of origin or cause, not only absence of birth or generation
sourceless
vsunoriginated
8.1

Having no known cause or beginning

asserts there is truly no origin rather than merely unknown source

Surface Forms

unoriginated positive

Morphology

unoriginated = originated (transparent) = un + origin + ate + ed

The productive prefix 'un-' straightforwardly negates the participial/adjectival 'originated', so learners knowing 'origin'/'originate' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

The word unoriginated is built from un- meaning 'not' and origin meaning 'a beginning' or 'source'. So something called unoriginated is said to have 'no beginning' or 'no cause', which is why people use it for beings said to have always existed in religion and philosophy.