Originator

/əˈrɪdʒɪˌneɪtər/ noun

Definition

A person who creates, initiates, or brings something into existence for the first time. Someone who is the source or beginning point of an idea, movement, or innovation.

Etymology

From Latin 'originatus', past participle of 'originare' meaning 'to begin' or 'to give rise to', plus the agent suffix '-ator'. The word entered English in the 17th century, combining the concept of origin with the notion of active creation or causation.

Kelly Says

The word 'originator' carries a special weight in our innovation-obsessed culture, distinguishing between mere participants and true creators. It's interesting how this word implies not just creation, but being the first to create something, highlighting our cultural obsession with firsts and priority in invention.

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