authentic

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/ɒ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ English

Definitions

adjective

Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.“The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature.”
Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.“The report was completely authentic.”
(of a Gregorian mode) Having the final as the lowest note of the mode.
Authoritative

Related words

Synonyms

credible reliable trustworthy unfaked bona fide bonafide genuine real veritable trusty faithful unquestionable genuinely sincere truthful true faith belief

Antonyms

fake ingenuine phony

Associated

plagal hadith cadence authenticity cuisine costumes dishes self modes traditions folk

Rhymes

anthropogenic lentic photogenic schizophrenic telegenic pathogenic carcinogenic transgenic calisthenic psychogenic

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