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Meaning of originality
The quality of being original, unique, or innovative.
Etymology of originality
The word "originality" comes from the Latin "originalis," meaning "of or pertaining to the origin," and the suffix "-ity," which forms an abstract noun indicating a state or quality
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the quality of being new, unique, or innovative
Synonyms
uniqueness
individuality
creativity
innovation
imagination
ingenuity
inventiveness
novelty
freshness
distinctiveness
peculiarity
character
personality
specialty
genius
talent
skill
craftsmanship
artistry
cleverness
resourcefulness
innovativeness
pioneering
groundbreaking
unprecedented
unconventional
unorthodox
eccentricity
quirkiness
weirdness
strangeness
oddity
rarity
scarcity
singularity
exclusivity
authenticity
genuineness
sincerity
originalness
Definitions
- The quality of being new and unusual, or a new and interesting idea or method
- * The ability to create new and original ideas, or to find new solutions to problems
Usage Examples
- The artist's originality and creativity were evident in her unique use of colors and shapes
- * The company's originality and innovative approach to problem-solving set them apart from their competitors
- * The writer's originality and imagination were evident in her ability to create complex and believable characters
Antonyms
unoriginality
imitation
duplication
replication
copying
mimicking
emulating
aping
parroting
repeating
reproducing
rehashing
reiterating
echoing
mirroring
simulating
falseness
artificiality
insincerity
derivativeness
uncreativeness
conventionalness
traditionality
orthodoxy
conformity
uniformity
sameness
likeness
similarity