What part of speech is the word original?

The word "original" can be several parts of speech depending on how it's used in a sentence:

* Adjective: Describing something as being the first or earliest version of something.

* Example: "This is an original painting by Picasso."

* Noun: The first or earliest version of something.

* Example: "The original of the document is kept in the archives."

* Verb: To create or invent something new.

* Example: "She originated the idea for the new product."

So, the part of speech for "original" depends on its specific use in a sentence.