originality
pronunciation
How to pronounce originality in British English:
UK [əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti]
How to pronounce originality in American English:
US [əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti]
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- Noun:
- the ability to think and act independently
- the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else)
Word Origin
- originality (n.)
- 1742, from original (adj.) + -ity. Probably after French originalité (1690s).
Example
- 1. That must tempt them to say yes to ideas of dubious originality .
- 2. For a community of standardized individuals without personal originality and personal aims would be a poor community without possibilities for development .
- 3. Their informality and originality resonates with early adopters and opinion formers .
- 4. This philosophy is not startling for its originality nor for its maturity .
- 5. While many countries seek to ban some of the most exotic appellations ( see article ) , the quest for originality continues .