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authentic
What does authentic mean?
authentic (adjective): of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use authentic in a sentence?
- The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce authentic?
/ɔˈθɛntɪk/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does authentic come from?
From Middle English authentik, from Old French autentique.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to authentic
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “authentic” mean?
steadfast, secure, solid (in position)
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of the same origin as claimed; genuine
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remaining after expenses or deductions
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first or earliest in a group or series
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