Definitions for Originality
əˌrɪdʒ əˈnæl ɪ tiorig·i·nal·i·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. originalitynoun

   the ability to think and act independently

2. originalitynoun

   the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else)

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1. Originalitynoun

   Ability to create new and original ideas, works of art, theories, etc.; ability to express oneself in an original manner; creativity; -- of people.

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. originalitynoun

   The quality of being original or novel.

2. originalitynoun

   The capacity to think independently or be inventive.

3. originalitynoun

   Something original.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Originality

   Originality is the aspect of created or invented works that distinguish them from reproductions, clones, forgeries, or substantially derivative works. The modern idea of originality is according to some scholars tied to Romanticism, by a notion that is often called romantic originality. The validity of "originality" as an operational concept has been questioned. For example, there is no clear boundary between "derivative" and "inspired by" or "in the tradition of." The concept of originality is both culturally and historically contingent. For example, unattributed reiteration of a published text in one culture might be considered plagiarism but in another culture might be regarded as a convention of veneration. At the time of Shakespeare, it was more common to appreciate the similarity with an admired classical work, and Shakespeare himself avoided "unnecessary invention". It wasn't until the start of the 18th century that the concept of originality became an ideal in Western culture.

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1. originality

   Originality is the quality of being new, innovative, unique, or the first of its kind. It involves expressing ideas or creating things that have not been presented or seen before. Originality reflects an individual's creative thinking and novel approach, not mimicking or replicating someone else's work or ideas.

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1. Originality

   Originality is the aspect of created or invented works by as being new or novel, and thus can be distinguished from reproductions, clones, forgeries, or derivative works. An original work is one not received from others nor one copied based on the work of others. It is a work created with a unique style and substance. The term "originality" is often applied as a compliment to the creativity of artists, writers, and thinkers. The idea of originality as we know it was invented by Romanticism, with a notion that is often called romantic originality. The concept of originality is culturally contingent. It became an ideal in Western culture starting from the 18th century. In contrast, at the time of Shakespeare it was common to appreciate more the similarity with an admired classical work, and Shakespeare himself avoided "unnecessary invention".

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Originality in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Originality in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Originality in a Sentence

1. Stu Strachan:

   I think some traditions value originality more than others. That being said, if you get a ghost writer, I think most pastors would heavily frown on it, however, from a practical money perspective, that’s not something a lot of pastors can do. The average church congregation in the US is around 100 people, and the funds simply are n’t there to pay someone to do that work for you.

2. Naomi Judd:

   We had a such a stamp of originality on what we were trying to do.

3. Sir Walter Besant:

   A man of great common sense and good taste, meaning thereby a man without originality or moral courage.

4. William Ralph Inge:

   What is originality Undetected plagiarism.

5. Clive Staples Lewis:

   Even in literature and art, no man who bothers about originality will ever be original whereas if you simply try to tell the truth (without caring twopence how often it has been told before) you will, nine times out of ten, become original without ever having noticed it.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Originality
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Originality
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Originality
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Originality
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Originality