originality
UK/ə,rɪdʒɪ'nælɪtɪ/US/ә.ridʒә'næliti/
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Definitions
n.
The quality of being new, fresh, and not copied
独创性，新颖
n.
The ability to think or create independently
创造力，独立思考的能力
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedoriginalrise, begin, be born
+
-itystate, quality, condition
=originality
original ('new, not copied') + -ity (quality noun) = the quality of springing from your own source rather than copying — exactly the 'origin/source' core of the root.
Common Collocations
- 1.artistic originality艺术独创性
- 2.lack of originality缺乏独创性
- 3.show originality展现独创性
Example Sentences
- 1.
The judges praised the originality of her short film.
- 2.
His essay shows real originality of thought.