adjective
original
Created through fresh ideas rather than imitation.
Her original design solves the problem in an unexpected way.
Etymology
The Latin ancestor concerns an origin or beginning. An original creation begins with its maker’s own conception rather than copying an existing model.
More examples
- He offered an original interpretation of the story.
- The painting showed a highly original imagination.
- They wanted original ideas rather than familiar formulas.
Forms
original
originality noun — The quality of being new and independently created.