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   Au·then·tic

   /ôˈTHen(t)ik/

   

   adjective

   • 1. of undisputed origin; 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) comprising the notes lying between the principal note or final 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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   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 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.

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

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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 › learner-english › authenticauthentic | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   authentic. adjective. uk / ɔːˈθentɪk / us. If something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is: an authentic painting. authentic Italian food.

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    Jun 2, 2024 · Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief. an authentic writer; an authentic portrait; authentic information. The report was completely authentic. ( music) Designating a mode having the final as the lowest note. Designating a cadence in which the dominant chord precedes the tonic. ( obsolete) Authoritative .

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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.