originality
/əˌrɪdʒɪˈnalɪti
/noun [mass noun]
1The ability to think independently and creatively: she’s a writer of great originality...
- It was, however, for his skill and originality as an inventor that he was best known.
- Tao Lin is also working on a novel, one which shows definite signs of originality.
- At that point, you just want people to appreciate your creativity and originality.
1.1The quality of being novel or unusual: he congratulated her on the originality of her costume...
- Do you want to pick up a new novel and be blown away by the originality of the design?
- All this makes him a unique mover and contributes to the originality of his choreography.
- What matters most, is the quality of carving, originality and a charming subject.
Synonyms
inventiveness, ingenuity, creativeness, creativity, innovativeness, innovation, novelty, newness, freshness, imagination, imaginativeness, break with tradition, resourcefulness, cleverness, daring, individuality, unusualness, unconventionality, unprecedentedness, uniqueness, distinctiveness