original

A2
Pronunciation
/əˈɹɪdʒnəl/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • This manuscript is the original.
2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • You’re a real original.
3 Definition

An eccentric

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others

Example Sentences
  • the original state of mankind;  the original laws of a country;  the original inventor of a process
2 Definition

First in a series or copies/versions

Synonyms
initial
Example Sentences
  • The original manuscript contained spelling errors which were fixed in later versions.
3 Definition

Newly created

Example Sentences
  • Tonight we will hear an original work by one of our best composers.
4 Definition

Fresh, different

Example Sentences
  • The paper contains a number of original ideas about color perception.
5 Definition

Pioneering

Example Sentences
  • Parker was one of the original bebop players.
6 Definition

Having as its origin

Example Sentences
  • This kind of barbecue is original to North Carolina.