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original form

[/əˈrɪdʒənəl fɔːrm/]
nounpl: original forms
forma original
1. The initial or earliest version of something before any modifications or changes
The manuscript was restored to its original form.
O manuscrito foi restaurado à sua forma original.
2. The natural or unaltered state of an object or concept
The document should be kept in its original form for authenticity.
O documento deve ser mantido em sua forma original para autenticidade.
3. The source or primordial version from which other versions derive
In linguistics, we study the original form of ancient words.
Na linguística, estudamos a forma original de palavras antigas.
Synonyms
original versioninitial formprimitive formsource formpristine state
Antonyms
modified formaltered versionderivative formchanged form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma original
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
forma original
Common in academic and formal contexts
Portugal
forma original
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

return to original form
in its original form
restore to original form
maintain original form
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