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originality

[uh-rij-uh-nal-i-tee]

noun

  1. the quality or state of being original.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. ability to think or express oneself in an independent and individual manner; creative ability.

  3. freshness or novelty, as of an idea, method, or performance.

    Synonyms: , , ,


originality

/ əˌɪɪˈæɪɪ /

noun

  1. the quality or condition of being original

  2. the ability to create or innovate

  3. something original

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • unoriginality noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of originality1

From the French word ǰԲé, dating back to 1735–45. See original, -ity
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Its lack of originality and emotional depth may have been more forgivable had the film been legit funny.

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Alas, it seems originality was not the goal with “Karate Kids: Legends,” even if those hints of newness are the most interesting part of the movie.

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His earlier works include the acclaimed "Mountains of the Mind: A History of a Fascination" and a scholarly study of plagiarism and originality in 19th-century English literature.

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The age-old tension between artistic originality and commerce was explored, and our team failed at finding a compromise.

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Moviegoers — especially ones who don’t live in major metropolitan areas — have little originality to choose from at the theater, which is why “Sinners” felt even more like a godsend from the cinema heavens.

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