Original and Predecessor

Original

Original noun - Something from which copies are made.

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

Predecessor noun - Something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed.

Usage example: the once-ubiquitous typewriter was the predecessor of today's electronic keyboard

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Original and predecessor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Original" instead a noun "Predecessor".

beloved	beloved original	beloved predecessor
human	human original	human predecessor
specific	specific original	specific predecessor
direct	direct original	direct predecessor
Other adjectives: true, dead, real, final, short-lived, flawed, comic.

His original suit was powered by "tiny transistors," the predecessor to today's nanomachines in terms of function and origin.

Source: Nanomachines
These elements can be traced to its immediate predecessor too, with most major plot elements being recycled from the original show (Kevin's insanity and being a composite form of Ben's aliens, which were heavily referenced) and featuring a guest appearance from the original Ben.

Source: Franchise Original Sin
Soon after, Mike's predecessor started his own similar project, but as DVDs that stick more closely to the original formula: more obscure (and license-able) B-movies, silhouettes in front of the films, and sketches.

Source: Dueling Works / Web Original

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