originality
gb/ɚˌɪd͡ʒənˈælɪti/ us/ɚˌɪd͡ʒənˈælɪti/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8800
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Podstatné jméno
B2
property
1
new and creative quality
The quality of having new and clever ideas, or doing something in a fresh and creative way.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] shows originality in [doing something] / the originality of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "originality" as a count noun (e.g., *many originalities*). In standard English, "originality" is almost always uncountable and used without an article, or with "some", "a lot of", "no" (e.g., "a lot of originality", "no originality"). Another confusion is with "origin" (where something comes from) and "original" (new, first); "originality" refers specifically to the quality of being new and creative.
Synonyma
creativity (General term for the ability to produce original ideas; slightly broader and more common in everyday speech.)
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inventiveness (Stresses clever, imaginative problem-solving, especially in practical or technical areas.)
Antonyma
conventionality (Emphasizes following usual ways and not introducing new or creative ideas.)
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imitation (Focuses on copying existing ideas instead of creating new ones.)
Kolokace
artistic originality
|great originality
|show originality
|display originality
|a lack of originality
|originality and creativity
Témata
creativity
|art
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The film was praised for its originality and bold visual style.
- Her designs show real originality, unlike anything else on the market.
- The professor encouraged originality in our final projects instead of safe, predictable topics.
- Critics complained that the novel lacked originality and felt like a copy of earlier bestsellers.
- Winning the competition will require both technical skill and originality.
Učební příklady
- The teacher likes students to show originality in their writing.
- This game has a lot of originality and feels very fresh.
- The painting is not very good, but it has some originality.
- Many pop songs today do not have much originality.
- Originality is important if you want your work to stand out.
Podstatné jméno
C1
property
2
distinctive, unique character
The special quality that makes a person or thing different from all others.
Vzorec užití:
the originality of [someone/something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "originality" only refers to art. In this sense, it can describe any person, style, or way of doing things that is clearly different from others, including clothing, teaching, cooking, or behavior.
Synonyma
uniqueness (Highlights being one of a kind; less focused on creativity and more on being unlike others.)
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individuality (Stresses personal character and the way someone stands out from the group.)
Antonyma
sameness (Emphasizes a lack of difference or distinct character compared to others.)
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conformity (Focuses on behaving or appearing like everyone else, with little personal distinction.)
Kolokace
the originality of [his/her] style
|originality of vision
|originality of approach
|personal originality
|remarkable originality
Témata
personality
|art
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The originality of her voice set her apart from other singers.
- Architects admired the originality of the building’s overall concept, not just its details.
- His originality of approach to teaching made the classes unforgettable.
- The restaurant’s originality lies in its mix of traditional flavors with modern techniques.
- Even in a strict company culture, she managed to keep her originality of style.
Učební příklady
- The originality of his clothes makes him easy to see in a crowd.
- People love the originality of this café’s design.
- Her originality of style makes her photos special.
- The band lost some originality after they changed the singer.
- He wants to keep his originality and not copy other people.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
entity
3
legal threshold of creativity
In law, the amount of creative work a book, song, or other work must have so that the law will protect it.
Vzorec užití:
the originality required for [legal/copyright] protection
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that "originality" has a special, stricter meaning in legal English. In everyday speech it simply means being new and creative, but in law it refers to a specific standard used by courts.
Synonyma
creative authorship (Legal-style phrase focusing on the human creative input in a protected work.)
Antonyma
mere compilation (Legal term for a collection of facts without enough creative input to reach originality.)
Kolokace
threshold of originality
|sufficient originality
|degree of originality
|copyright originality requirement
|test of originality
Témata
law
|business
Příklady
- The court decided that the logo lacked sufficient originality to be protected by copyright.
- Lawyers argued over whether the changes to the software showed enough originality.
- In many countries, only works that reach a certain level of originality can receive copyright protection.
- The judge explained the test of originality used in previous cases.
- Legal debates continue about how much originality is needed in AI‑generated content.
Učební příklady
- The book has enough originality, so it is protected by law.
- The judge said there was not enough originality in the design.
- Law students must learn how courts measure originality.
- Some simple lists do not have the originality needed for copyright.
- The case asked if computer-made art can have originality.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
originality
IPA
GB/ɚˌɪd͡ʒənˈælɪti/
US/ɚˌɪd͡ʒənˈælɪti/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ori - gin - al - ity (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (al)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: originality
- Plural: originality
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