Meaning
origin, source
- the place something or someone comes from
- the source from which something comes
In a sentence
Il modulo chiede la provenienza dei visitatori.
The form asks for the visitors' origin.
Qual è la provenienza di questo prodotto?
What is the origin of this product?
La provenienza del pacco non è chiara.
The package's origin is not clear.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| provenienza | feminine · singular |
| provenienze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in forms and official language.
- Common with di provenienza after another noun.
- For people, origine is often more personal; provenienza more neutral.