originality
UK: əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti | US: əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti
n. the quality of being new, inventive, or creative
n. the ability to think or express oneself in an independent or imaginative way
originality = origin<source> + al<adjective suffix> + ity<noun suffix>
- origin <source>: From Latin origo (beginning, source), derived from oriri (to rise).
- al <adjective suffix>: A suffix forming adjectives, often from nouns (e.g., "natural," "personal").
- ity <noun suffix>: A suffix forming abstract nouns indicating a state or quality (e.g., "creativity," "simplicity").
Etymology Origin:
The word "originality" traces back to the Latin origo, meaning "beginning" or "source." The suffix -al transforms "origin" into an adjective ("original"), and -ity further converts it into a noun denoting the abstract quality of being inventive or novel. The term reflects the idea of something arising from its source in a unique or unprecedented way.
Her artwork stands out for its striking originality.
The judge praised the originality of his scientific approach.
Critics questioned the film’s originality, calling it derivative.
Originality is highly valued in creative industries.
The design lacked originality, closely mimicking older models.