nonoriginal Definition
not original; not the first or earliest; not novel or fresh.
Using nonoriginal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nonoriginal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The movie was a nonoriginal sequel to the original film.
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The artist's work was criticized for being too nonoriginal and derivative.
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The book's plot was nonoriginal and predictable.
nonoriginal Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for nonoriginal
- derivative
- imitative
- uninspired
- banal
- unoriginal
Antonyms for nonoriginal
Summary: nonoriginal in Brief
'Nonoriginal' [non-uh-rij-uh-nl] means not original, not the first or earliest, and not novel or fresh. It is often used to describe works of art, literature, or film that are unoriginal, derivative, or uninspired. Examples include a nonoriginal sequel to an original film, an artist's work that is too nonoriginal and derivative, and a book with a nonoriginal and predictable plot.
