Original Meaning
There are 6 meaning(s) for word Original
Meaning 1 : something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
Example : this painting is a copy of the original
Synonyms : archetype, pilot
Example : this painting is a copy of the original
Synonyms : archetype, pilot
Meaning 2 : an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
Synonyms : master, master copy
Synonyms : master, master copy
Meaning 3 : being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of
Example : a truly original approach,with original music,an original mind
Example : a truly original approach,with original music,an original mind
Meaning 4 : not derived or copied or translated from something else
Example : the play is original; not an adaptation,he kept the original copy and gave her only a xerox,the translation misses much of the subtlety of the original French
Example : the play is original; not an adaptation,he kept the original copy and gave her only a xerox,the translation misses much of the subtlety of the original French
Meaning 5 : (of e.g. information) not secondhand or by way of something intermediary
Example : his work is based on only original, not secondary, sources
Example : his work is based on only original, not secondary, sources
Meaning 6 : preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
Example : the original inhabitants of the Americas,the book still has its original binding,restored the house to its original condition,the original performance of the opera,the original cast,retracted his original statement
Example : the original inhabitants of the Americas,the book still has its original binding,restored the house to its original condition,the original performance of the opera,the original cast,retracted his original statement
Original Antonyms
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