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Her drawing showed originality.
What does Originality mean?
Originality means being creative and not copied.
Dictionary definition
The quality of being new, creative, or not copied from something else.
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Originality in a sentence
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The teacher praised the story for its originality and clear voice.
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A project can show originality when it uses familiar ideas in a fresh and thoughtful way.
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WordOriginality.
Partnoun.
MeaningOriginality means being creative and not copied.
ExampleExample: Her drawing showed originality.
Word breakdown
6 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · rij · uh · nal · uh · tee
- Strongest beat
- nal
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nal.
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Synonyms
Words like Originality
creativityUse for making new or imaginative ideas.
uniquenessUse for being different from others.
Antonyms
Opposite words
copyingUse when something is taken from another source.
imitationUse when something closely follows another example.
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Word family
Originality word family
Base word
originality
adjective
original
First or not copied.
adverb
originally
At first or in an original way.
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