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originality

DEFINITIONS OF: originality

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

Antonyms:
unoriginality
the quality of being unoriginal
Types:
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freshness, novelty
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
heterodoxy, unorthodoxy
the quality of being unorthodox
unconventionality
unorthodoxy by virtue of being unconventional
nonconformity
unorthodoxy as a consequence of not conforming to expected standards or values
Type of:
quality
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

n the ability to think and act independently

Types:
innovativeness
originality by virtue of introducing new ideas
unconventionality
originality by virtue of being unconventional
freshness, novelty
originality by virtue of being new and surprising
Type of:
ability, power
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
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