Existing from the beginning; creative (8)

I believe the answer is:

original

(Other definitions for original that I've seen before include "Eccentric" , "Never seen or performed before" , "Novel - archetype" , "Person of marked individuality" , "First; (an) odd character" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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