Originality

Pronunciation: /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪtiː/

Originality (noun)

  1. The quality of being new, different, or not copied from others.
  2. The ability to think of new ideas or ways of doing things.

Examples

  • The originality of the artwork impressed everyone at the gallery.
  • Her originality in problem-solving led to innovative solutions.

Common collocations: show originality, lack originality, encourage originality, foster originality

Synonyms of Originality

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Originality

  • the quality of being the same or similar
  • the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors