originality — the ability to think independently and creatively; the quality of being novel or unique
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to think independently and creatively; the quality of being novel or unique
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti/
Example Sentences
- The chef's originality turned leftover pizza into gourmet sushi rolls.
- His thesis supervisor praised the originality of his research approach.
- The student's originality was questioned when her essay matched Wikipedia word for word.
originality
NOUN[/əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti/]
the ability to think independently and creatively; the quality of being novel or unique
Her painting bursts with originality, unlike anything in the gallery.
Where personality meets reality, originality blooms!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'origo', meaning 'beginning' or 'origin', and developed to denote the ability to create or think from the beginning without copying others. It entered English through Old French 'originalité' in the late 14th century, acquiring its modern sense of creative independence and novelty.
Breakdown
origin (from Latin origo, meaning 'beginning' or 'source') + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') + -ity (noun suffix forming abstract nouns from adjectives).
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📝Examples
“The chef's originality turned leftover pizza into gourmet sushi rolls.”
“His thesis supervisor praised the originality of his research approach.”
“The student's originality was questioned when her essay matched Wikipedia word for word.”
“Fashion designers must balance commercial appeal with artistic originality.”
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