originality

Definition

The quality of being original or novel.

Etymology

From French originalité. By surface analysis, original + -ity.

Example Sentences

• "The space at my disposal does not permit me to go into Mr. Bulleid's paper in detail, but it is impossible to refrain from an expression of admiration at the originality that has been packed into this outstanding design."
• "Originality may be the capacity to look at the same facts and see new explanations."
• "This story of how American originality lost its way is arresting and well told. On an alternate timeline without Donald Trump in office dismantling the American scientific establishment and Elon Musk kneecapping the American state, it might have been the manifesto of a new politics."