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originality
[ uh-rij-uh-nal-i-tee ]
/ əˌrɪdʒ əˈnæl ɪ ti /
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noun
the quality or state of being original.
ability to think or express oneself in an independent and individual manner; creative ability.
freshness or novelty, as of an idea, method, or performance.
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Origin of originality
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un·o·rig·i·nal·i·ty, nounWords nearby originality
Origen, origin, original, original equipment manufacturer, originalism, originality, originally, original sin, originate, origination fee, originative
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British Dictionary definitions for originality
originality
/ (əˌrɪdʒɪˈnælɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
the quality or condition of being original
the ability to create or innovate
something original
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