ORIGINALITY


Meaning of ORIGINALITY in English

o ‧ rig ‧ i ‧ nal ‧ i ‧ ty /əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti, əˌrɪdʒɪˈnæləti/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Word Family: noun : ↑ origin , ↑ original , ↑ originality , ↑ originator ; verb : ↑ originate ; adverb : ↑ originally ; adjective : ↑ original ≠ UNORIGINAL ]

when something is completely new and different from anything that anyone has thought of before

originality of

I was impressed by the originality of the plan.

Her earlier work shows a lot of originality.

A lot of his designs lack originality.

a young writer of great originality

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COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs

▪ have originality

This book does not have the originality and power of his first novel.

▪ show originality

His research shows originality and sustained effort.

▪ lack originality

The music lacks originality, but is fun and well-played.

■ adjectives

▪ great originality

His work showed great originality.

▪ startling originality (=used about something so new and different that it surprises you)

We were amazed by the startling originality of his thinking.

▪ striking originality (=used about something so new and different that it makes you notice it)

Any visitor will admire the striking originality of the building's architecture.

▪ sheer originality (=when something is very original)

the sheer originality of his writing style

■ phrases

▪ a spark of originality (=a small amount of originality)

The show at least has a spark of originality, something that most TV programs seem to lack.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.