Synonyms for original

Other words for “original”, grouped by meaning.

We found 13 synonyms for “original”. The most common are master, master copy, archetype, pilot, first.

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

noun something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies

adjective preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

Similarfirst

adjective (of e.g. information) not secondhand or by way of something intermediary

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

adjective not derived or copied or translated from something else

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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