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original
What does original mean?
original (adjective): first in a series of copies or versions.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use original in a sentence?
- The original manuscript contained spelling errors which were fixed in later versions. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce original?
/əˈɹɪdʒənəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does original come from?
From Middle English original, from Old French original.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “original” mean?
first in a series of copies or versions
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of lesser importance or stature or rank
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meant or adapted for an occasion or use
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having or giving off a high temperature
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