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originality

/əˌɹɪd͡ʒɪˈnælɪti/noun6 syllables

Originality means: the ability to think and act independently.

Opposites of originality

unoriginality

What does originality mean?2

noun

1

the ability to think and act independently

2

the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with originality?9

four syllables

pluralityfatality

five syllables

personalityfunctionalityimmortalityspecialityrationalitycriminality

7 syllables

individuality
Show 30 near rhymes
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Originality in a sentence

  • Authenticity is invaluable, but originality is non-existent.DJ_Saidez
  • Russian art is known for its boldness, originality, and creativity.Amastan
  • Originality is merely a new combination of clichés.Raizin
  • It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.soliloquist
  • Its original soundtrack is praised for its atmosphere and originality.Myrano_
  • No, no. I mean to say that it has originality.unknown
  • Talent comes from originality, which is a special way of thinking, seeing, understanding, and judging.carlosalberto
  • I considered his originality of great importance.unknown

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Forms of originality

as a noun

plural
originalities