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originality [əˌrɪdʒɪˈnælɪtɪ] n pl -ties
1. the quality or condition of being original 2. the ability to create or innovate 3. something original ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
originality noun novelty, imagination, creativity, innovation, new ideas, individuality, ingenuity, freshness, uniqueness, boldness, inventiveness, cleverness, resourcefulness, break with tradition, newness, unfamiliarity, creative spirit, unorthodoxy, unconventionality, creativeness, innovativeness, imaginativeness the startling originality of his writing orthodoxy, normality, conformity, regularity, traditionalism, conventionality, staleness, imitativeness Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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What remains of his verse mostly takes the form of quatrains, yet for originality of thought, wealth of imagery and style, they have seldom been excelled. In Ionia and the islands the epic poets followed the Homeric tradition, singing of romantic subjects in the now stereotyped heroic style, and showing originality only in their choice of legends hitherto neglected or summarily and imperfectly treated. Katavasov, feeling his originality was appreciated and understood, made the most of it. |
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