original text

Frequency: 7.07.5 per million words

the first version of a text, before any changes or translations

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Examples (10)

  • The translator always refers back to the original text.
  • We must preserve the original text of this ancient manuscript.
  • Any deviation from the original text could alter the meaning significantly.
  • She spent years restoring the damaged original text.
  • Students are encouraged to read the works in their original text if possible.
  • The published version differs slightly from the original text.
  • Historians often debate the true interpretation of the original text.
  • Before making any changes, always consult the original text.
  • Finding the original text of the treaty proved challenging.
  • The movie adaptation failed to capture the essence of the original text.