Unoriginality: meaning, definitions and examples
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unoriginality
[ ˌənəˌrɪdʒɪˈnæləti ]
lack of originality
Unoriginality refers to the lack of original or unique ideas, concepts, or creations. It is the quality of being unoriginal, often characterized by a repetition of existing ideas or content without adding any new or innovative elements.
Synonyms
derivative, lack of originality, uninspired
Examples of usage
- His work was criticized for its unoriginality, as it closely resembled the work of other artists.
- The film was panned by critics for its unoriginality, as it followed the same tired plotline seen in many other movies.
Translations
Translations of the word "unoriginality" in other languages:
🇵🇹 falta de originalidade
🇮🇳 असामान्यता
🇩🇪 Unoriginalität
🇮🇩 ketidakorisinilan
🇺🇦 незоригінальність
🇵🇱 brak oryginalności
🇯🇵 非独創性 (ひどくそうせい)
🇫🇷 manque d'originalité
🇪🇸 falta de originalidad
🇹🇷 özgün olmama
🇰🇷 독창성 부족
🇸🇦 عدم الأصالة
🇨🇿 neoriginalita
🇸🇰 neoriginálnosť
🇨🇳 缺乏原创性 (quēfá yuánchuàngxìng)
🇸🇮 neizvirnost
🇮🇸 skortur á frumleika
🇰🇿 түпнұсқалықтың болмауы
🇬🇪 არაორიგინალობა
🇦🇿 orijinallığın olmaması
🇲🇽 falta de originalidad
Etymology
The word 'unoriginality' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'lacking' and the word 'originality' meaning 'the quality of being original or unique'. The concept of originality has been a topic of discussion in various fields, including art, literature, and innovation, with a focus on the importance of creativity and novelty in human expression and creation.
See also: unoriginal, unoriginally.