Definition of "original" in English

adjective

1. (not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.

   • the original state of mankind;  the original laws of a country;  the original inventor of a process

2. (not comparable) First in a series of copies or versions.

   • The original manuscript contained spelling errors which were fixed in later versions.
   • This recording is by the original broadway cast.

3. (not comparable) Newly created.

   • Tonight we will hear an original work by one of our best composers.

4. (comparable) Fresh, different.

   • The paper contains a number of original ideas about color perception.

5. (not comparable) Pioneering.

   • Parker was one of the original bebop players.

6. (not comparable) Having a specified place or time as its origin.

   • This kind of barbecue is original to North Carolina.

7. (of a potato chip) Seasoned with salt but no other flavoring; ready salted

noun

1. An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.

   • This manuscript is the original.

2. A person with a unique and interesting personality or creative talent.

3. (archaic) An eccentric person.

4. A newly designed garment released by a fashion designer as part of a collection.

5. A ridgeling.