CEFR B2

originality

noun

Meaning

The quality of being new, interesting, and different; the ability to think of new and creative ideas.

Examples

Her novel was praised for its originality and compelling plot.
The judges were looking for originality in the contestants' designs.

Synonyms: novelty, creativity, ingenuity, uniqueness

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originality (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɒrɪdʒɪˈnæləti/

Definition

The quality of being new, interesting, and different; the ability to think of new and creative ideas.

Examples

Her novel was praised for its originality and compelling plot.
The judges were looking for originality in the contestants' designs.
He lacked the originality to come up with a truly groundbreaking theory.

How to Use originality

originality of (prepositional phrase): Specifies what the originality pertains to. — "The originality of her ideas was immediately apparent."

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