genesis

• Nom désignant l'origine, le commencement ou la création de quelque chose.

A noun referring to the origin, beginning, or creation of something.

1. Origin or beginningC1formal

   The point at which something comes into existence or begins.

   Origine ou commencement

   • The genesis of the project can be traced back to a single idea.
   • Scientists study the genesis of the universe.
   • The book explores the genesis of modern democracy.

   Synonymesbeginningbirthcommencementcreationdawninceptionoriginrootsourcestart

   Antonymescessationconclusionendfinalefinishtermination

2. Biblical bookB2formal

   The first book of the Bible, describing the creation of the world.

   Genèse (livre biblique)

   • The story of Adam and Eve is found in the Book of Genesis.
   • Genesis describes the creation of the heavens and the earth.
   • Many religious scholars study Genesis for its theological insights.