ORIGINAL


Meaning of ORIGINAL in English

I. ə-ˈrij-ə-n ə l, -ˈrij-nəl noun

Date: 14th century

1. archaic : the source or cause from which something arises ; specifically : originator

2.

a. : that from which a copy, reproduction, or translation is made

b. : a work composed firsthand

3.

a. : a person of fresh initiative or inventive capacity

b. : a unique or eccentric person

II. adjective

Date: 14th century

1. : of, relating to, or constituting an origin or beginning : initial

the original part of the house

2.

a. : not secondary, derivative, or imitative

an original composition

b. : being the first instance or source from which a copy, reproduction, or translation is or can be made

3. : independent and creative in thought or action : inventive

an original artist

Synonyms: see new

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.