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.