original

noun adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: o-rig-i-nal (4)
English Definition

Present or existing from the beginning; first or earliest

Example Sentence

This is the original copy of the painting.

US IPA /əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/
UK IPA /əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/

Synonyms

authentic genuine initial primary novel

Antonyms

copy duplicate fake imitation