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What is another word for Original? – 275 Original Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    authentic genuine innovative pioneering inventive creative unique novel fresh new unprecedented unexampled unmatched unrivaled peerless singular distinctive characteristic individual special exceptional outstanding remarkable first initial primal native indigenous aboriginal autochthonous primordial primitive innate inherent intrinsic natural organic spontaneous unrehearsed unscripted impromptu extemporaneous impulsive instinctive intuitive ingenuous artless naive unaffected unpretentious straightforward sincere truthful honest forthright frank candid open transparent unfeigned unforced unstudied effortless unlabored spontaneous free uninhibited unrestricted 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hackneyed cliched stereotyped conventional traditional established customary usual familiar well-known well-worn stale outdated obsolete

    Related Nouns

    creator inventor artist designer innovator pioneer founder originator author composer writer painter sculptor musician poet genius mastermind virtuoso prodigy talent expert specialist master artisan craftsman work masterpiece opus magnum opus tour de force achievement accomplishment feat triumph success breakthrough discovery invention innovation novelty uniqueness individuality character personality style flair panache je ne sais quoi

    Related Verbs

    create invent design innovate pioneer found originate author compose write paint sculpt play perform produce manufacture construct build develop improve enhance refine perfect initiate introduce launch establish start begin commence originate derive emanate flow spring arise emerge come happen occur transpire unfold evolve grow flourish thrive

    Related Adjectives

    creative innovative inventive imaginative artistic talented skilled expert masterful virtuosic brilliant exceptional outstanding remarkable extraordinary unusual unique distinctive characteristic individual special exceptional outstanding remarkable first initial primal native indigenous aboriginal autochthonous primordial primitive innate inherent intrinsic natural organic spontaneous unrehearsed unscripted impromptu extemporaneous impulsive instinctive intuitive ingenuous artless naive unaffected unpretentious straightforward sincere truthful honest forthright frank candid open transparent unfeigned unforced unstudied effortless unlabored spontaneous free uninhibited unrestricted untrammeled unencumbered