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Definition original in American English

original adjective

adjective
/əˈrɪdʒən(ə)l/
1

existing at the beginning of a period or process, before any changes have been made

Example

Do you know who the car's original owner was?

Example

Our original plan was to go to Spain, but it was too expensive.

Example

The house still has its original wood paneling and doors.

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2

new, interesting, and different from anything else

Example

an original and thought-provoking drama

Example

a highly original design

Example

I have to buy a wedding present and I want to find something really original.

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2.1

capable of creating ideas, writings, etc. that are new, interesting, and different from anything else

Example

a very original songwriter

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3

not copied from something else

Example

The original painting is in a museum in Vienna.

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Definition original in American English