Original

Quick meaning: Original is an adjective meaning (not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.

Meaning

(not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.

More Meanings

1. (not comparable) First in a series of copies or versions.
2. (not comparable) Newly created.
3. (comparable) Fresh, different.
4. (not comparable) Pioneering.
5. (not comparable) Having a specified place or time as its origin.
6. (of a potato chip) Seasoned with salt but no other flavoring; ready salted
7. An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.

Example Sentences

Parker was one of the original bebop players.

This recording is by the original broadway cast.

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

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

Word Forms

• originals

Synonyms for original

Depending on context, synonyms include autograph, prototype, initial, free, novel, archetype.

Antonyms for original

Common opposites include copy, reproduction, simile, derivative, ultimate, remake.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include primary, first, originative, novel, newfangled, fresh.

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