original (/əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/)
adjective · Intermediate · Adjectives
🔊 /əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/
Meaning
Meaning: new, first, authentic
Created directly and not copied; existing from the beginning.
Examples
🗣 His painting was completely original, unlike anything the judges had seen before.
Etymology
From Latin ‘originalis’, from ‘origo’ (origin), via Old French in the 14th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to praise novelty or distinguish a first version from copies.
Tags: new, authentic