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Meaning of original text
The primary meaning of "original text" refers to the first or earliest version of a written work.
Etymology of original text
The term "original" comes from the Latin "originalis," meaning "of or pertaining to the origin"
The word "text" originates from the Latin "textus," meaning "that which is woven," and has been used to refer to written or printed matter since the 15th century
Synonyms
source material
manuscript
draft
copy
script
transcript
document
writing
literature
prose
poetry
fiction
nonfiction
autobiography
biography
essay
article
story
novel
book
pamphlet
brochure
newsletter
magazine
journal
periodical
publication
edition
version
translation
interpretation
rendition
adaptation
paraphrase
summary
abstract
excerpt
quote
citation
reference
primary source
secondary source
archival material
historical record
evidence
data
information
knowledge
archive
collection
repository
library
database
catalog
index
bibliography
Definitions
- The first or earliest version of a written work, from which copies or adaptations are made
- * A work of writing that has not been translated, adapted, or modified from its initial form
Usage Examples
- The researcher spent years studying the original text of the ancient manuscript to understand its historical context
- * The editor compared the translated version with the original text to ensure accuracy
Antonyms
copy
replica
reproduction
imitation
fake
forgery
adaptation
translation
interpretation
parody
satire
spoof
pastiche
homage
tribute
plagiarism
derivative
secondary source
rewritten version
revised edition
updated version
modified text
altered document
doctored manuscript
fabricated evidence