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- [uh-rij-uh-nl]
- /əˈrɪdʒ ə nl/
- /əˈrɪdʒənl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-rij-uh-nl]
- /əˈrɪdʒ ə nl/
Definitions of original word
- adjective original belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning: The book still has its original binding. 1
- adjective original new; fresh; inventive; novel: an original way of advertising. 1
- adjective original arising or proceeding independently of anything else: an original view of history. 1
- adjective original capable of or given to thinking or acting in an independent, creative, or individual manner: an original thinker. 1
- adjective original created, undertaken, or presented for the first time: to give the original performance of a string quartet. 1
- adjective original being something from which a copy, a translation, or the like is made: The original document is in Washington. 1
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Origin of original
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin orīginālis (adj.) and Medieval Latin orīgināle original document (noun use of neuter adj.), equivalent to orīgin- (see origin) + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Original
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
original popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
original usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for original
adj original
- initial — of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process.
- authentic — An authentic person, object, or emotion is genuine.
- prime — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
- infant — a child during the earliest period of its life, especially before he or she can walk; baby.
- opening — an open or clear space.
adjective original
- unique — existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
- new — other than the former or the old: a new era; in the New World.
- singular — extraordinary; remarkable; exceptional: a singular success.
- special — of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
pronoun original
- number one — oneself, especially one's own well-being or interests: to look out for number one.
noun original
- pattern — a distinctive style, model, or form: a new pattern of army helmet.
- archetype — An archetype is something that is considered to be a perfect or typical example of a particular kind of person or thing, because it has all their most important characteristics.
- exemplar — A person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model.
- template — a pattern, mold, or the like, usually consisting of a thin plate of wood or metal, serving as a gauge or guide in mechanical work.
- form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
Antonyms for original
adj original
- last — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- derivative — A derivative is something which has been developed or obtained from something else.
- latest — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- hackneyed — let out, employed, or done for hire.
- used — previously used or owned; secondhand: a used car.
adjective original
- unoriginal — belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning: The book still has its original binding.
noun original
- copy — If you make a copy of something, you produce something that looks like the original thing.
- offshoot — a branch or lateral shoot from a main stem, as of a plant.
- normality — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- regularity — usual; normal; customary: to put something in its regular place.
- as usual — You use as usual to indicate that you are describing something that normally happens or that is normally the case.
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