original (Meaning)
original (n)
an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
original (s)
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
(of e.g. information) not secondhand or by way of something intermediary
not derived or copied or translated from something else
original (a)
being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of
original (a.)
Pertaining to the origin or beginning; preceding all others; first in order; primitive; primary; pristine; as, the original state of man; the original laws of a country; the original inventor of a process.
Not copied, imitated, or translated; new; fresh; genuine; as, an original thought; an original process; the original text of Scripture.
Having the power to suggest new thoughts or combinations of thought; inventive; as, an original genius.
Before unused or unknown; new; as, a book full of original matter.
original (n.)
Origin; commencement; source.
That which precedes all others of its class; archetype; first copy; hence, an original work of art, manuscript, text, and the like, as distinguished from a copy, translation, etc.
An original thinker or writer; an originator.
A person of marked eccentricity.
The natural or wild species from which a domesticated or cultivated variety has been derived; as, the wolf is thought by some to be the original of the dog, the blackthorn the original of the plum.
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original Sentence Examples
- The original manuscript was filled with intricate illustrations.
- Our goal is to create something truly original and groundbreaking.
- The original idea for the project came to me in a dream.
- The original inhabitants of the island had a unique and fascinating culture.
- The original painting was stolen from the museum years ago.
- She wore an original design that turned heads wherever she went.
- The original recipe for this dish has been passed down through generations.
- The band released their original album to critical acclaim.
- The original script for the film was much different than the final cut.
- I'm always looking for new and original ways to express myself.
FAQs About the word original
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The original manuscript was filled with intricate illustrations.
Our goal is to create something truly original and groundbreaking.
The original idea for the project came to me in a dream.
The original inhabitants of the island had a unique and fascinating culture.
