Meaning of originality in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    originality

    Definitions

    1. the ability to think and act independently
  2. 2. the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else)

    Antonyms

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