original

²original

adj

Definition of ORIGINAL

1

: of, relating to, or constituting an origin or beginning : initial <the original part of the house>

2

a : not secondary, derivative, or imitative <an original composition> b : being the first instance or source from which a copy, reproduction, or translation is or can be made

3

: independent and creative in thought or action : inventive <an original artist>

Examples of ORIGINAL

1. Their original idea was to fix their old car, but they decided to buy a new one instead.
2. The word's original meaning was very different from its current meaning.
3. I gave her a copy and kept the original document myself.
4. The book has been translated into English from the original Spanish.
5. The concept is very original.
6. The car has a highly original design.
7. She has a very original and creative mind.
8. He is admired as an original American composer.

First Known Use of ORIGINAL

14th century

Related to ORIGINAL

Synonyms: earliest, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial, leadoff, maiden, first, pioneer, premier, virgin

Antonyms: final, last, latest, latter, terminal, terminating, ultimate

Related Words: ancient, early, primal, primary, prime, primeval, primitive, primordial; antecedent, preceding, previous

Near Antonyms: advanced, late; consequent, ensuing, following, subsequent, succeeding; penultimate

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