In mathematics, the origin of a Euclidean space is a special point, usually denoted by the letter O, used as a fixed point of reference for the geometry of the surrounding space. In physical problems, the choice of origin is often arbitrary, meaning any choice of origin will ultimately give the same answer.

What is an example of origin?

Origin is the start, center or beginning of something or the place where a person comes from. ... An example of origin is the ground where oil comes from. An example of origin is your ethnic background.

What does a person's origin mean?

1 : basic source or cause The origin of their quarrel is not known. 2 : a person's ancestry They are people of humble origin. 3 : the rise or beginning from a source The story has its origin in fact.