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originality

[/ˌɒrɪdʒɪˈnæləti/]
nounfemininepl: originalidades
originalidade
1. The quality of being original; the ability to think or create something new and innovative
The artist's work is admired for its originality and creativity.
O trabalho do artista é admirado pela sua originalidade e criatividade.
2. The quality of being the first or earliest of its kind; not copied or imitated
The originality of the manuscript was verified by experts.
A originalidade do manuscrito foi verificada por especialistas.
3. Freshness and novelty in approach or execution
Her proposal lacked originality and seemed derivative.
Sua proposta carecer de originalidade e parecia derivada.
NYC Slang
keepin' it real, that's fresh
Synonyms
creativityinnovationnoveltyauthenticityuniqueness
Antonyms
imitationplagiarismbanalitycommonalityconventionality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
originalidade
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
originalidade
Common usage; no significant variation
São Paulo
originalidade
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
originalidade
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

break new ground
think outside the box
blaze a trail
com originalidade (with originality)
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