provenance
UK/'prɒvәnәns/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
The place of origin or earliest known history of something
出处，来源，来历
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin prōvenīre, pro- (forth) + ven (come) = "to come forth." The provenance of something is where it came forth from — its source. Most common in art and antiques: a painting's provenance is the documented chain of owners proving where it came from.
Root ven still carries 84 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.establish provenance确认来源
- 2.dubious provenance来历可疑
- 3.clear provenance来历清晰
- 4.provenance research溯源研究
Example Sentences
- 1.
The painting's provenance was traced back to a Paris gallery.
- 2.
Collectors pay more for pieces with a clear provenance.