original

Everyday

1. First; existing at the beginning, before changes: «the original plan». tree →
2. New and different, not copied: «an original idea». tree →
3. (noun) The first real thing, not a copy: «This painting is the original». tree →

In the lessons

In English and art lessons: «use original ideas», «write an original story» — do not copy. In maths problems: «the original price», «the original number» — the amount before a change; percentages of change are worked out from the original. In history and museums: «the original document». Phrases: «in its original form», «the original version».

Examples

• The original price was twenty dollars, but now it is half price. tree →
• Write an original poem, not one you copied. tree →
• The museum has the original painting; the poster is a copy. tree →
• Our original plan was to go camping. tree →
• That's a very original idea! tree →
• The original Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece. tree →
• A number doubled is 18; what was the original number? tree →
• file which includes the original illustrations. tree →

Note

In maths, «original» = the starting value: change = new − original, and «percent increase» = change ÷ original × 100. Adverb «originally» = at first. Noun «origin» = where something comes from. Opposites: «copy» (noun), «copied» or «unoriginal» (adjective).

In Jewish tradition

In English and art lessons: «use original ideas», «write an original story» — do not copy. In maths problems: «the original price», «the original number» — the amount before a change; percentages of change are worked out from the original. In history and museums: «the original document». Phrases: «in its original form», «the original version».

Examples

• N] = original page markers; [N] = note references (notes are in sy08 section). (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
• Meroz has associated these ‘three books’ with what she regards to be the three original textual layers of the SY, woven together after their composition into a single work by an editor. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →
• Marks, notations and other marginalia present in the original volume will appear in this file - a reminder of this book's long journey from the publisher to a library and finally to you. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

In maths, «original» = the starting value: change = new − original, and «percent increase» = change ÷ original × 100. Adverb «originally» = at first. Noun «origin» = where something comes from. Opposites: «copy» (noun), «copied» or «unoriginal» (adjective).