originality

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

noun

1. the quality or state of being original.

   Synonyms: inventiveness, creativeness, cleverness, ingenuity

2. ability to think or express oneself in an independent and individual manner; creative ability.
3. freshness or novelty, as of an idea, method, or performance.

   Synonyms: creativeness, cleverness, inventiveness, ingenuity

originality

/ əˌrɪdʒɪˈnælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality or condition of being original
2. the ability to create or innovate
3. something original

Other Words From

• uno·rigi·nali·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of originality¹

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

Example Sentences

In addition, there are a number of memorable lines filled with originality in Demon Slayer.

From Time

It can be a physical or digital invention and will be judged based on originality, usefulness and the creativity of design and presentation.

From Washington Post

We then evaluated each contender on key factors, including originality, creativity, effectiveness, ambition and impact.

From Time

The picture that emerges, however, is of an industry constantly finding creative ways to renew itself, rather than one lacking originality.

From Quartz

Other scientists hailed the significance of the new findings, as well as the originality and rigorous chemical expertise of the researchers.

From Quanta Magazine

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

No one said Washington scored high on the originality scale.

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• boldness
• brilliance
• cleverness
• daring
• freshness
• imagination
• individuality
• ingenuity
• innovation
• inventiveness
• resourcefulness
• spirit