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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’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › authenticAuthentic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. 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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   Authentic definition: not false or copied; genuine; real. See examples of AUTHENTIC used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAUTHENTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · authentic ( comparative more authentic, superlative most authentic) Of the same origin as claimed; genuine . The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature. Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › authenticAuthentic - definition of authentic by The Free Dictionary

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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.

8. 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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishauthentic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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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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    In addition to describing something real, the adjective authentic describes something reliable, based on fact, and believable. If you have to write a research paper for school, be sure to use authentic facts and figures.

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    having the origin supported by unquestionable evidence; authenticated; verified: an authentic document of the Middle Ages; an authentic work of the old master. entitled to acceptance or belief because of agreement with known facts or experience; reliable; trustworthy: an authentic report on poverty in Africa.