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

From the French word originalité, dating back to 1735–45. See original, -ity

OTHER WORDS FROM originality

un·o·rig·i·nal·i·ty, noun

Words nearby originality

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Words related to originality

individuality, boldness, daring, ingenuity, freshness, brilliance, cleverness, resourcefulness, imagination, innovation, inventiveness, spirit, newness, novelty, creativity, invention, innovativeness, ingeniousness, nonconformity, modernity

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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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