original
/əˈɹɪdʒnəl/
This term describes the primary state of an object or idea before any modifications, reproductions, or derivatives occur. It emphasizes authenticity and the purity of the source, often serving as the benchmark against which all subsequent versions are measured. When applied to creative thought, it denotes a level of novelty that breaks from established patterns. In this sense, being original is not just about being first, but about introducing a unique perspective or a groundbreaking method that deviates from the status quo.
💬Casual Conversation
I think we should pivot the strategy for the bake sale. I have an original idea.
Stop using corporate speak and just tell me if you forgot the napkins.
Meanings
Examples
I just want to see the original version, okay?
Wait, is this the original copy or a duplicate?
Listen, the original plan was way better than this!
You can't just replace the original parts with cheap plastic!
I've kept the original receipt just in case, sir.
Look, the original draft is still on my desk.
God, I miss the original cast of that show!
Seriously, who messed up the original design of this?
I think the original meaning was completely lost here.
Stop lying, I know you had an original idea!
Collocations & Compounds
original copy
the first version of a document
Please sign the original copy.
original inhabitant
the first people to live in a place
They studied the original inhabitants of the region.
original design
the first plan or sketch
The original design was much simpler.
original intention
what someone first planned to do
That wasn't my original intention at all.
original source
where information first came from
We need to find the original source of the leak.