lack of originality

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noun[U]
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/əˌrɪdʒ.ənˈæl.ə.ti/us
/əˌrɪdʒ.ənˈæl.ə.t̬i/
the quality of being special and interesting and not the same as anything or ...
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It goes on to say that that shows a distressinglackoforiginality.
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Identity of subject-matter, and thuslackoforiginalityin subject-matter, is irrelevant.
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He rightly charged me with mylackoforiginality.
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The critics also criticized the game for alackoforiginality.
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Fiander also criticized the album for itslackoforiginality.
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Not all of the reviews were positive, with some critics citing alackoforiginality.
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It received negative reviews from critics, citing the acting performances andlackoforiginality.
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Critics took issue with the game'slackoforiginality.
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He called the lyrics true and deep, but criticized thelackoforiginality.
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He was extremely sad to see the series go, but could not overlook the mediocrity, predictability andlackoforiginalityof the series finale.
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The label of "formula fiction" is used in literary criticism as a mild pejorative to implylackoforiginality.
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Praised for his short-story technique, focus and unity, and social realism, he was also criticized for naivete,lackoforiginality, and weakness in characterization.
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Among the sequel's main problems were thelackoforiginality, the bland treatment of the children and its overblown ending.
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The eponymous main character of the series is the subject of unspoken derision for his lack of commitment to updating, andlackoforiginality.
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It was given credit for its strong melodies but a less savory response regarding its apparentlackoforiginality.
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Among the negative reviews is one that charges the series with alackoforiginality.
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Critics point to this as an indication of postmodernism'slackoforiginalityand reliance on clichs.
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Positive reviews noted the variety of abilities and customization while negative reviews focused on the series repetitiveness andlackoforiginality.
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Reviewers comment on hislackoforiginality, and that the impossibility of one his techniques is part of why the story seems idiotic.
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Another area of weakness identified was alackoforiginalityin the gameplay.
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