originality

CEFRC1

/əˌɹɪd͡ʒɪˈnælɪti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of being new, creative, or unlike others.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Something original.

Examples

  • Creativity and originality are more important than technical skill.

  • I considered his originality of great importance.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The capacity to think independently or be inventive.

  2. The quality of being original or novel.

  3. The original state or condition of a thing.

More examples

In context

  • The work I'm doing now requires originality.

  • Originality may be the capacity to look at the same facts and see new explanations.

  • The space at my disposal does not permit me to go into Mr. Bulleid's paper in detail, but it is impossible to refrain from an expression of admiration at the originality that has been packed into this outstanding design.

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Origin

noun

From French originalité. By surface analysis, original + -ity.