ORIGINAL
/əˈɹɪdʒnəl/
8 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of ORIGINAL
An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived
"This manuscript is the original."
A person with a unique and interesting personality and/or creative talent
"You’re a real original."
An eccentric
Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others
"the original state of mankind; the original laws of a country; the original inventor of a process"
First in a series or copies/versions
"The original manuscript contained spelling errors which were fixed in later versions."
Newly created
"Tonight we will hear an original work by one of our best composers."
Examples of ORIGINAL in a Sentence
- "This manuscript is the original."
- "You’re a real original."
- "the original state of mankind; the original laws of a country; the original inventor of a process"
- "The original manuscript contained spelling errors which were fixed in later versions."
Word Details
Is ORIGINAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ORIGINAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ORIGINAL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ORIGINAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | r | i | g | i | n | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORIGINAL
100 words from the letters in ORIGINAL
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How to Use ORIGINAL in Word Games
ORIGINAL is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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