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Meanings of original in English

Catalan
original
Spanish
matriz

An original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made.

original
Portuguese
arquetipo
Catalan
arquetipus

Something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies.

arquetipo
Portuguese
original
Catalan
original
Spanish
original

Being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of.

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original
Catalan
original

Unique or eccentric person; person marked by notable or conspicuous traits.

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Usage of original in English
1
However, the spirit of the original question asks about the water level.
Wired
2
They produce original research, create useful technology and stimulate the global economy.
Reuters
3
Who is using the original recipe today remains a point of debate.
BBC
4
The original plan, first agreed almost 15 years ago, comprised five parts.
The Irish Times
5
We're 100 million pounds ahead of our original plan, said Mr King.
The Irish Times
6
Science Exchange will issue a certificate if the original result is confirmed.
Reuters
7
There was the original problem: that at least was pretty clear now.
Sherlock holmes: the complete illustrated novels
8
The original DS sold 145 million units worldwide to December last year.
Reuters
9
There are two new categories this year; original property and persistent game.
BBC
10
The whole of the original is in the handwriting of the General:-
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17,...
11
In particular the following words are as they appear in the original:
The Works of William Hogarth: In a Series of Engravings / With D...
12
Young people enjoy manga in its original form, translated yet not appropriated.
The Guardian
13
Hill House has fallen far short of its original promise, I think.
The Haunting of Hill House
14
Unfortunately, often the result is not too different to their original hair.
The South African
15
The original post was about British words that Americans no longer use.
The South African
16
Sollecito was given a sentence of 25 years in the original trial.
The Guardian
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Common
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Common
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