English · Adjectives
original
/əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/
[/əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/]
new, first, authentic
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Created directly and not copied; existing from the beginning.
Example
His painting was completely original, unlike anything the judges had seen before.
His painting was completely original, unlike anything the judges had seen before.
Etymology
From Latin 'originalis', from 'origo' (origin), via Old French in the 14th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to praise novelty or distinguish a first version from copies.