originality

originality

CEFR: C1-C2 /orig-i-nal-i-ty/ [er0.ih2.jh.ah0.n.ae1.l.ih0.t.iy0]

Originality is the quality of being new and inventive. A composer who writes a symphony to be played by car horns and cell phones shows great originality. A great artist is full of originality, especially when coming up with new and surprising types of art. If something is just like other things, it shows no originality.

Example Sentences:
Critics have praised the movie's startling originality.
I was amazed by the originality of her ideas.

· This book does not have the originality and power of his first novel.

show originality

Example Sentences:
His research shows originality and sustained effort.

lack originality

Example Sentences:
The music lacks originality, but is fun and well-played.

a spark of originality (=a small amount of originality)

Example Sentences:
The show at least has a spark of originality, something that most TV programs seem to lack.