| 单词 | originality |
| 释义 | originality (once / 1112 pages) n Originality is the quality of being new and inventive. A composer who writes a symphony to be played by car horns and cell phones shows great originality. When something is original, it is creative and not derived from something else. It's fresh. Originality refers to the quality of being original and new. Inventors are full of originality: they need to think of brand new ideas and products. A great artist is full of originality, especially when coming up with new and surprising types of art. If something is just like other things, it shows no originality. True originality is a rare thing. WORD FAMILYoriginality: originalities+/original: originalism, originality, originally, originals, unoriginal/unoriginal: unoriginality, unoriginally USAGE EXAMPLESRecipes were judged on flavor, creativity and originality, accuracy and methodology. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) Beautiful actress and brought sass and originality to her Star Wars role. The Guardian(Dec 28, 2016) Gordon’s session was thoroughly imbued with Parker’s musical spirit, even while highlighting his own originality and personality. The New Yorker(Dec 19, 2016) 1n the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else) Ant|Hypo|Hyper unoriginality the quality of being unoriginal freshness, novelty originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel heterodoxy, unorthodoxythe quality of being unorthodox unconventionalityunorthodoxy by virtue of being unconventional nonconformityunorthodoxy as a consequence of not conforming to expected standards or values quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone 2n the ability to think and act independently Hypo|Hyper innovativeness originality by virtue of introducing new ideas unconventionalityoriginality by virtue of being unconventional freshness, noveltyoriginality by virtue of being new and surprising ability, power possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done |
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