original (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “original”

1. connected to the very beginning, preceding all others
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   The museum displayed the original manuscript of the novel, penned by the author's own hand centuries ago.
2. newly created
   She showed me her original painting, still wet from the brushstrokes she had just applied.
3. unusual and interesting
   She wore an original dress to the party, unlike anything anyone had seen before.

noun “original”

1. the first item or work that later copies are based on
   The painting hanging in the museum is the original, and all the others are just prints.
2. someone who is unique and stands out because of their personality or creativity
   Mia's paintings always stand out in the gallery; she's a true original with an unmistakable style.