Word: Original

Pronunciation

/ˈɒrɪdʒɪnəl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning; initial; first in order of time or creation. For example: “The original manuscript was written in the 16th century.”
• Adjective: Not secondary, copied, or derived; genuine; authentic. For example: “This painting is an original Picasso.”
• Adjective: Creative, novel, or innovative; not following others or imitative. For example: “Her designs are always original and unique.”
• Noun: Something that serves as a model or basis for subsequent copies, forms, or variations. For example: “The original plan was to build a small house, but they decided to expand it later.”
• Noun: The person who creates something or from whom a copy or imitation originates. For example: “The author is the original of this best-selling novel.”

Phrases

• “Original version”: The first or earliest form of something.
• “In its original state”: Describing something that remains as it was when first created or made.
• “Back to the original plan”: Returning to the initial idea or design.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The architect designed an original building with a futuristic style.”
• Noun: “The artist’s original hangs in the museum alongside replicas.”
• “They decided to restore the house to its original condition.”

Synonyms

• Authentic
• Primary
• Initial
• First
• Native
• Novel
• Innovative
• Fresh
• New
• Unique
• Unprecedented
• Creative
• Founder (as a noun)