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[ uh-rij-uh-nal-i-tee ] / əˌrɪdʒ əˈnæl ɪ ti / SEE SYNONYMS FOR originality ON THESAURUS.COM
nounthe quality or state of being original. ability to think or express oneself in an independent and individual manner; creative ability. freshness or novelty, as of an idea, method, or performance. Origin of originalityFrom the French word originalité, dating back to 1735–45. See original, -ity SYNONYMS FOR originality1, 3 inventiveness, ingenuity, cleverness, creativeness. SEE SYNONYMS FOR originality ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM originalityun·o·rig·i·nal·i·ty, nounWords nearby originalityoriganum oil, Origen, origin, original, original equipment manufacturer, originality, originally, original sin, originate, origination fee, originative Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for originalityOther scientists hailed the significance of the new findings, as well as the originality and rigorous chemical expertise of the researchers. New Clues to Chemical Origins of Metabolism at Dawn of Life|John Rennie|October 12, 2020|Quanta Magazine Yet an answer, or even a speculation, would have added insight and originality to this terrific but risk-averse debut. Ted Thompson’s Debut Novel Features A 1 Percenter As Its Hero|Stefan Beck|May 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST This adds only more fuel to the accusation that originality and risk on Broadway have virtually disappeared. Is Broadway Being Destroyed by Hollywood?|Michele Willens|March 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST No one said Washington scored high on the originality scale. Calling BS on the Surge in Cursing by Beltway Politicians|Lauren Ashburn|February 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In the event of a tie, tied Video Entries will be re-judged based solely on: Film Technique (1/2) and Originality (1/2). OFFICIAL RULES OF THE IMAX® Award Contest—Deadline Extended||October 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST If they were secretaries, take away 15 for lack of originality. The Cain Sexual-Harassment Game|Michael Tomasky|November 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST In extenuation of this summary attempt I hasten to explain that its chief merit is its lack of originality. He remarked, with his usual brilliancy and originality, that he was very glad her ladyship was better. The Virginians|William Makepeace Thackeray In the course of it, an incident occurred which strikingly illustrates the boldness and originality of Alexander's character. Alexander the Great|Jacob Abbott Nevertheless, after pointing out these germs and resemblances, the value of this poem still is found in its originality. The Raven|Edgar Allan Poe Mr. Hammond had recognized the originality of the girl's ideas in the first part of the play. Ruth Fielding in Moving Pictures|Alice Emerson
British Dictionary definitions for originality
noun plural -tiesthe quality or condition of being original the ability to create or innovate something original Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to originalityindividuality, boldness, daring, ingenuity, freshness, brilliance, cleverness, resourcefulness, imagination, innovation, inventiveness, spirit, newness, novelty, creativity, invention, innovativeness, ingeniousness, imaginativeness, nonconformity |