Word a Day
authenticity
What does authenticity mean?
authenticity (noun): the quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use authenticity in a sentence?
- I hereby certify the authenticity of this copy. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- The authenticity of this painting is questionable. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce authenticity?
/ˌɔθənˈtɪsɪti/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does authenticity come from?
From authentic + -ity.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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