orig.

Adjective

original (comparative more original, superlative most original)

1. (not comparable) 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

   Synonyms:

   primary

2. (not comparable) First in a series of copies or versions.
   • The original manuscript contained spelling errors which were fixed in later versions.

   Synonyms:

   initial, primary

3. (not comparable) Newly created.
   • Tonight we will hear an original work by one of our best composers.
4. (comparable) Fresh, different.
   • The paper contains a number of original ideas about color perception.
5. (not comparable) Pioneering.
   • Parker was one of the original bebop players.
6. (not comparable) Having a specified place or time as its origin.
   • This kind of barbecue is original to North Carolina.

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Adverb

originally (comparative more originally, superlative most originally)

1. (not comparable) As it was in the beginning; at first.
   • Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age.

   Synonyms:

   at first

2. In an original manner.
   • They had to think originally to come up with those creative ideas.

   Synonyms:

   innovatively, outside the box