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What is the abstract noun for source?

The abstract noun for "source" is origin.

Here's why:

* Source refers to a person, place, or thing that provides something. It's concrete.

* Origin refers to the beginning or starting point of something. It's the abstract concept of where something comes from.

For example:

* "The source of the river is in the mountains." (Concrete, specific place)

* "The origin of the word is unknown." (Abstract, the concept of where the word came from)

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