Defn: One who is original. [R.]
ORIGINALITY
O*rig`i*nal"i*ty, n. Etym: [Cf. F. originalité.]
Defn: The quality or state of being original. Macaulay.
ORIGINALLY
O*rig"i*nal*ly, adv.
1. In the original time, or in an original manner; primarily; from the beginning or origin; not by derivation, or imitation. God is originally holy in himself. Bp. Pearson.
2. At first; at the origin; at the time of formation or costruction; as, a book originally written by another hand. "Originally a half length [portrait]." Walpole.
ORIGINALNESS
O*rig"i*nal*ness, n.
Defn: The quality of being original; originality. [R.] Johnson.
ORIGINANT
O*rig"i*nant, a.
Defn: Originating; original. [R.]
An absolutely originant act of self will. Prof. Shedd.