Device and Original

Device

Device noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

Original and device are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Original" instead a noun "Device".

Original

Original noun - Something from which copies are made.

Device and original are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Device" instead a noun "Original".

How words are described

specific specific device specific original
single single device single original
actual actual device actual original
dangerous dangerous device dangerous original
Other adjectives: classic.

Both words in one sentence

  • Not to be confused with a Call Forward, which is when a prequel references a character or plot device from the original.
  • Neutron Bomb Now, Cohen's original vision was for a similar device; presumably it would be somewhat larger and emit more neutron radiation.
    Source: Neutron Bomb
  • Rube Goldberg Device Before that, the opening sequence to the original movie had such a device to prepare Doc's coffee and open a can of dog food for Einstein, Doc Brown's dog.
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Original or Device. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/device/original.
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