Meaning & use
originality
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The quality of being new, inventive, or not derived from something else.
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The judges praised the design for its originality and bold use of color.
Critics questioned the originality of the film, noting its similarity to an earlier movie.
A note on using this word
Often used to evaluate creative work, contrasting genuine innovation with mere imitation of existing ideas.
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