original

Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary

Jump to: navigation, search
See also Original

Contents

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

< Middle English original < Old French original < Late Latin originalis (primitive, original) < Latin origo (beginning, source, origin); see origin.

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Adjective

original (comparative more original, superlative most original)

Positive
original

Comparative
more original

Superlative
most original

  1. (not comparable) First in a series or copies/versions
    The original manuscript contained spelling errors which were fixed in later versions
    This recording is by the original broadway cast.
  2. (not comparable) Newly created
    Tonight we will hear an original work by one of our best composers.
  3. (comparable) Fresh, different
    The paper contains a number of original ideas about color perception.
  4. (not comparable) Pioneering
    Parker was one of the original bebop players.
  5. (not comparable) Having as its origin
    This kind of barbecue is original to North Carolina.

[edit] Synonyms

[edit] Antonyms

[edit] Derived terms

[edit] Related terms

[edit] Translations

The translations below need to be checked and inserted above into the appropriate translation tables, removing any numbers. Numbers do not necessarily match those in definitions. See instructions at Help:How to check translations.

[edit] Noun

Singular
original

Plural
originals

original (plural originals)

  1. An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived
    This manuscript is the original
  2. A person with a unique and interesting personality and/or creative talent
    You’re an original
  3. (archaic) An eccentric

[edit] Synonyms

[edit] Antonyms

[edit] Translations

The translations below need to be checked and inserted above into the appropriate translation tables, removing any numbers. Numbers do not necessarily match those in definitions. See instructions at Help:How to check translations.

[edit] External links


[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

Latin originalis, from origo 'origin'

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Adjective

original m. (f. originale, m. plural originaux, f. plural originales)

  1. original

[edit] Related terms

[edit] Antonyms

[edit] Noun

original m. (plural originals) m.

  1. An unusual or eccentric person
  2. An original manuscript

[edit] Synonyms


[edit] German

[edit] Adjective

original (not comparable)

  1. original

[edit] Related terms


[edit] Spanish

[edit] Adjective

original m. and f. (plural originales)

  1. original

[edit] Related terms

Personal tools