Definition of: original

(ə·rij′ə·nəl) adjective
1. Of or belonging to the beginning, origin, or first stage of existence of a thing.
2. Immediately produced by one's own mind and thought; not copied or produced by imitation.
3. Able to produce works requiring thought, without copying or imitating those of others; creative; inventive. See synonyms under AUTHENTIC, FIRST, NATIVE, PRIMEVAL, RADICAL, TRANSCENDENTAL.
—noun
1. The first form of anything.
2. The language in which a book is first written.
3. A person of unique character or genius; also, an eccentric.
4. Originator; also, origin. See synonyms under IDEAL, MODEL.