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originality

[ uh-rij-uh-nal-i-tee ]

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noun

the quality or state of being original.
Synonyms: inventiveness, creativeness, cleverness, ingenuity
ability to think or express oneself in an independent and individual manner; creative ability.
freshness or novelty, as of an idea, method, or performance.
Synonyms: creativeness, cleverness, inventiveness, ingenuity

originality

/ əˌrɪdʒɪˈnælɪtɪ /

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From the French word originalité, dating back to 1735–45. See original, -ity

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Yet an answer, or even a speculation, would have added insight and originality to this terrific but risk-averse debut.

This adds only more fuel to the accusation that originality and risk on Broadway have virtually disappeared.

In doing so, it seems Paul may have neglected accuracy in his attempt to ensure originality.

Bombast was trumping originality and critics were at the end of their ropes with it.

No one said Washington scored high on the originality scale.

Here convincing proof was given of Mme. Mesdag's accuracy, originality of interpretation, and her skill in the use of color.

The converse seems to me unlikely; however, they are not remarkable for originality.

The sterling trait in his character is, that he grasps after originality, and grapples with every difficulty.

Baudelaire has often been accused of studied bizarrerie, of affected and laboured originality, and especially of mannerisms.

The strength, the originality, the true raison d'être of the Provençal speech resides in its rich vocabulary.

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