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originality

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

noun

  1. the quality or state of being original.

  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.



originality

/ əˌrɪdʒɪˈnælɪtɪ /

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 originalité, dating back to 1735–45. See original, -ity
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Example Sentences

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But Miranda’s brilliance and originality — and, yes, genius — as a composer and lyricist are hard to deny.

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But most of the criticisms lobbed at Meghan have less to do with originality than authenticity.

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Instead, Sudan has refined her innate originality in her forthcoming album “The BPM,” which was recorded mostly in Detroit and sounds as carefree and earnest as the new way of life she’s cultivating.

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And most importantly, his comedy lacks the sharpness, originality and resonance that make Colbert’s work not just popular, but iconic.

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Regarding the Emmys, creativity and originality always play a part in swaying voters, along with popular sentiment.

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