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ORIGINAL

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Original.

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Original - as an adjective

Being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of

Example: "A truly original approach"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unoriginal

Original - as a noun

An original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mastermaster copy

Something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies

Example: "This painting is a copy of the original"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
archetypepilot

Original - as an adjective satellite

Preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

Example: "The original inhabitants of the americas"

(of e.g. information) not secondhand or by way of something intermediary

Example: "His work is based on only original, not secondary, sources"

Not derived or copied or translated from something else

Example: "The play is original; not an adaptation"

Example Sentences

"I lost the original of the document."
"The artist decided to sell the original of the painting."
"She showed me the original of the old photograph."
"The museum displayed the original of the famous manuscript."
"He claimed that his version was the original."
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Word Game Points

Is ORIGINAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, original is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ORIGINAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ORIGINAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, original is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ORIGINAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ORIGINAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, original is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ORIGINAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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