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Synonyms & Similar Words
authentic
genuine
innovative
pioneering
inventive
creative
unique
novel
fresh
new
unprecedented
unexampled
unmatched
unrivaled
peerless
singular
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characteristic
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remarkable
first
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primal
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primordial
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unrehearsed
unscripted
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ingenuous
artless
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sincere
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unfeigned
unforced
unstudied
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free
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untrammeled
unencumbered
Meaning of Original
The primary meaning of the word "Original" refers to something that is genuine, unique, and the first of its kind.
Definitions
- Used to describe something that is genuine and not a copy
- * Used to describe something that is new and has not been done or seen before
- * Used to describe something that is created or invented by someone
Etymology of Original
The word "Original" comes from the Latin word "originalis," which means "of or pertaining to the origin"
The Latin word "originalis" is derived from "origo," which means "rise, derivation, or origin"
The word "Original" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is genuine, unique, and the first of its kind
Example Uses
- The original painting was sold at an auction for a record price
- * The original idea was to create a new product that would revolutionize the industry
- * The original script was written by a famous playwright
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
fake
false
imitation
replica
copy
duplicate
reproduction
counterfeit
forged
bogus
spurious
apocryphal
unauthentic
ungenuine
derivative
secondary
subordinate
inferior
poor
mediocre
unremarkable
ordinary
common
mundane
banal
trite
hackneyed
cliched
stereotyped
conventional
traditional
established
customary
usual
familiar
well-known
well-worn
stale
outdated
obsolete