original
Translation
original, initial, first, novel
Examples
This is the original painting, not a copy.
This is the original painting, not a copy.
She has a very original sense of style.
She has a very original sense of style.
Grammar Patterns
original + ((noun)) This is the original document.
Similar Words
Synonyms: authentic, initial, creative; Antonyms: copy, fake, unoriginal
Etymology
From Latin 'originalis', from 'origo' meaning 'origin, source'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'origin'. An 'original' painting is the one from the origin, not a copy.