Original

/əˈɹɪdʒnəl/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Original

noun

  1. An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived

    "This manuscript is the original."

  2. A person with a unique and interesting personality and/or creative talent

    "You’re a real original."

  3. An eccentric

adjective

  1. Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others

    "the original state of mankind;  the original laws of a country;  the original inventor of a process"

  2. First in a series or copies/versions

    "The original manuscript contained spelling errors which were fixed in later versions."

  3. Newly created

    "Tonight we will hear an original work by one of our best composers."

  4. Fresh, different

    "The paper contains a number of original ideas about color perception."

  5. Pioneering

    "Parker was one of the original bebop players."

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SYNONYMS

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ANTONYMS

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