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original form
[/əˈrɪdʒənəl fɔːrm/]
noun
pl: 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 version
initial form
primitive form
source form
pristine state
Antonyms
modified form
altered version
derivative form
changed 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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