authentic

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From Old French autentique (Modern French authentique) , from Latin authenticus, from Ancient Greek αὐθεντικός (authentikόs, principal, genuine).

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authentic (comparative more authentic, superlative most authentic)

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

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