Do people understand the difference between "original" and "originary"? Can anyone define originary?

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I'm speaking of these words as adjectives.

Originary is something so uniquely original that it did not derive from something else. The first instance of human langage is originary.

"The origin of language marks off a new stage in human evolution, the beginning of culture, including religion, art, desire, and the sacred. In addition, language makes possible new forms of social organization which are radically different from animal 'pecking order' hierarchies dominated by an alpha male. Because language is so radically different from animal communication systems, the central claim of Generative Anthropology maintains that its origin must have been a singular event..."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generative_Anthropology#The_Originary_Hypothesis

The first poem would be 'originary' - the first sonnet would be 'original'.

I think the distinction is interesting, but I can't find any good places online that clarify the distinction in every day terms.

This is a repeat Q from late last night. I ask in response to this question.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aoabzk9_N5IKGNUit9aC8bnty6IX?qid=20070807204224AAgBeSb

And yes, originary is a word and will appear in good dictionaries.

Rachel, I need a good place to help elucididate the idea. I can explain it, but I would like an educated, solid example. I would use my OED, but that isn't available to most people. How would YOU define originary for everday people?

Rachel: no, you're not alone; I love language. I'm currently studying French and Italian, but I love English, too. I did not know the origin of original.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

O`rig´i`na`ry
a. 1. Causing existence; productive.
The production of animals, in the originary way, requires a certain degree of warmth.
- Cheyne.
2. Primitive; primary; original.
The grand originary right of all rights.
- Hickok.

Answer 3

Yes I understand.

Isn't etymology hot?

EDIT: They both have the same Latin root "orīginālis" but are used in different circumstances. I think your example of poem/sonnet should make sense to most people.

Answer 4

Adjective: originary

Primitive; primary; original

Causing existence; productive