English Explanatory Dictionary

original

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
  2. First in a series of copies or versions.
  3. Newly created.
  4. Fresh, different.
  5. Pioneering.
  6. Having a specified place or time as its origin.
  7. Seasoned with salt but no other flavoring; ready salted
noun
  1. An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.
  2. A person with a unique and interesting personality or creative talent.
  3. An eccentric person.
  4. A newly designed garment released by a fashion designer as part of a collection.
  5. A ridgeling.

Pronunciation

/əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ə.nəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.nəl/ en-us-original.ogg /əˈɹəd͡ʒ.ə.nəl/ /əˈɹəd͡ʒ.nəl/ /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Word forms

original more original most original originals

Etymology

From Middle English original, from Old French original, from Late Latin orīginālis (“primitive, original”), from Latin orīgō (“beginning, source, origin”); see origin.

Synonyms

autograph prototype initial

Antonyms

copy reproduction simile derivative ultimate remake

Related words

aboriginal origin originality originate originative

Derived words

book of original entry co-original in the original German nonoriginal original antigenic sin original aspect ratio original as sin original character original depravity original fic originalism originalist originalistic original jurisdiction originally originalness original package doctrine Original Pilipino Music original righteousness original sin series original unoriginal
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