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authentic

/ɔːˈθɛn.tɪk/
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Adverb:authentically
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authentic Lexical Profile

authentic Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine and real.

Example

"The museum experts verified that the fourteenth-century manuscript was an authentic historical document."

2

Made or done in the traditional or original way, or in a way that faithfully resembles an original.

Example

"The small neighborhood bistro serves authentic regional dishes prepared with imported ingredients."

3

True to one's own personality, spirit, or character; sincere and unaffected.

Example

"Audiences immediately connected with the speaker because her gratitude felt completely authentic."

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austria
austrian
auteur
authentic
authentically
authenticate
authentication

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French and Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'authentikos' (original, genuine, principal), derived from 'authentes' (one acting on one's own authority), combining 'autos' (self) and 'hentes' (doer or accomplisher).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Authentic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/authentic
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