originality
[noun]
Synonyms: novelty, creativity, freshness, imagination, ingenuity, innovation, inventiveness, newness, unorthodoxy

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

o‧rig‧i‧nal‧i‧ty /əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti, əˌrɪdʒɪˈnæləti/ noun [uncountable]
[Word Family: noun: origin, original, originality, originator; verb: originate; adverb: originally; adjective: original ≠ UNORIGINAL]
when something is completely new and different from anything that anyone has thought of before
originality of
I was impressed by the originality of the plan.
Her earlier work shows a lot of originality.
A lot of his designs lack originality.
a young writer of great originality

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

originality
noun
ADJ. great, startling, striking
VERB + ORIGINALITY have | display, show | be lacking in, lack
ORIGINALITY + VERB lie in sth His originality as a painter lies in his representation of light.
PREP. ~ in The government has shown great originality in its foreign policy.
PHRASES a spark of originality

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

originality

have originality
This book does not have the originality and power of his first novel.
show originality
His research shows originality and sustained effort.
lack originality
The music lacks originality, but is fun and well-played.
great originality
His work showed great originality.
startling originality (=used about something so new and different that it surprises you)
We were amazed by the startling originality of his thinking.
striking originality (=used about something so new and different that it makes you notice it)
Any visitor will admire the striking originality of the building's architecture.
sheer originality (=when something is very original)
the sheer originality of his writing style
a spark of originality (=a small amount of originality)
The show at least has a spark of originality, something that most TV programs seem to lack.

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