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Definition of authenticity

authenticity

/ˌɔː.θənˈtɪs.ə.ti/
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Adverb:authentically
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Plural:authenticities
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Adjective:authentic
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authenticity Lexical Profile

authenticity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being genuine, real, or of undisputed origin rather than a copy or forgery.

Example

"Art historians used carbon dating to verify the authenticity of the Renaissance painting."

2

The quality of being true to one's own personality, spirit, or character, despite external pressures.

Example

"Audiences were drawn to the singer's emotional authenticity and honest lyrics."

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• Rhymes for authenticity

• Nearby Words

authenticate
authentication
authenticator
authenticity
author
authoress
authoritarian

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, derived from Late Latin 'authenticitas', ultimately from Ancient Greek 'authentikos' ('original, principal, acting on one's own authority').

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