Unoriginal

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ʌnəˈrɪdʒɪnl/

Definitions of unoriginal

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'unoriginal' describes something lacking originality or creativity

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was unoriginal and predictable.

A2 The story of the book was unoriginal, lacking any unique twists.

B1 The artist's work was criticized for being unoriginal and derivative.

B2 The fashion designer was accused of creating unoriginal designs that lacked creativity.

C1 The playwright's latest work was deemed unoriginal by critics who expected more originality.

C2 The film director was known for his unoriginal style, often repeating the same themes and techniques in his movies.

Examples of unoriginal in a Sentence

formal The author's writing style was criticized for being unoriginal.

informal I'm tired of seeing unoriginal posts on social media.

slang That movie was so unoriginal, it was a total rip-off.

figurative His ideas were unoriginal, lacking any spark of creativity.

Grammatical Forms of unoriginal

past tense

unoriginalled

plural

unoriginals

comparative

more unoriginal

superlative

most unoriginal

present tense

is unoriginal

future tense

will be unoriginal

perfect tense

has been unoriginal

continuous tense

is being unoriginal

singular

unoriginal

positive degree

unoriginal

infinitive

to be unoriginal

gerund

being unoriginal

participle

unoriginalled

Origin and Evolution of unoriginal

First Known Use: 1743 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unoriginal' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'original' meaning 'not copied or imitated; unique'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'unoriginal' has maintained its meaning of lacking originality or creativity since its first known use in the 18th century. However, with the rise of digital content and plagiarism in the modern era, the word has taken on a more negative connotation in discussions about intellectual property and artistic integrity.