genesis

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: gen-e-sis (3)

English Definition

The origin or mode of formation of something.

Example Sentence

The genesis of this project was a simple idea.

US IPA /ˈdʒenəsɪs/

UK IPA /ˈdʒenəsɪs/

origin beginning source inception birth

end termination conclusion