English

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əˈrɪdʒən(ə)l, əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl, əˈɹɪdʒnəl, əˈɹɪdʒənəl, əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl
Meaning: existing from the beginning; first
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl, əˈɹɪdʒnəl, əˈɹɪdʒənəl, əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl

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Example sentences

The original plan was much better than this one.
The original plan was much better than this one.
The museum worked for months to restore the ancient painting to its original beauty.
The museum worked for months to restore the ancient painting to its original beauty.
The final cost of the project should not exceed the original budget.
The final cost of the project should not exceed the original budget.
The novel's English translation captured the essence of the original story.
The novel's English translation captured the essence of the original story.
Her translation stayed faithful to the original text.
Her translation stayed true to the original text.

Usage Notes

Refers to the earliest version or form of something, before any changes were made. It can also describe something inventive or new.

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