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   authentic

   /ɔːˈθɛntɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine: "the letter is now accepted as an authentic document" Similar genuineoriginalrealactualbona fidetrueveritablesterlingattestedundisputedrightfullegitimatelawfullegalvalidechtinformal:the real McCoythe genuine articlethe real thingyour actualkosherhonest-to-goodnesspukkadinkumrare:simon-pureOpposite fakespurious
   • ▪ made or done in the traditional or original way, or in a way that faithfully resembles an original: "the restaurant serves authentic Italian meals"
   • ▪ based on facts; accurate or reliable: "an authentic depiction of the situation" Similar reliabledependabletrustworthyauthoritativehonestfaithfulaccurateexactfactualtruetruthfulveracioustrue to lifeinformal:straight from the horse's mouthrare:veridicalOpposite unreliableinaccurate
   • ▪ (in existentialist philosophy) relating to or denoting an emotionally appropriate, significant, purposive, and responsible mode of human life.
   • 2. (of a church mode) containing notes between the final (the principal note) and the note an octave higher.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from late Latin authenticus, from Greek authentikos ‘principal, genuine’.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAUTHENTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   AUTHENTIC definition: 1. If something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is: 2. If something is…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of AUTHENTIC is not false or imitation : real, actual. How to use authentic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Authentic.

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   Authentic, genuine, real, veritable share the sense of actuality and lack of falsehood or misrepresentation. Authentic carries the connotation of authoritative confirmation that things or people are what they are claimed or appear to be: an authentic Rembrandt sketch; an authentic smile.

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   An authentic piece of information or account of something is reliable and accurate. I had obtained the authentic details about the birth of the organization. Synonyms: accurate, true, certain, reliable More Synonyms of authentic. authentically graded adverb.

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   The adjective authentic describes something that is real or genuine and not counterfeit. Be careful when you are buying jewelry or watches. If you are going to buy a diamond ring, you want an authentic diamond and not glass.

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   Definition of authentic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Authentic definition: Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishAUTHENTIC | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   AUTHENTIC definition: If something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is: . Learn more.

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    1. of undisputed origin or authorship; genuine: an authentic signature. 2. accurate in representation of the facts; trustworthy; reliable: an authentic account. 3. (Law) (of a deed or other document) duly executed, any necessary legal formalities having been complied with. 4. (Classical Music) music.

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    authentic meaning, definition, what is authentic: done or made in the traditional or origi...: Learn more.