authentic

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From Greek αυθεντικός (authentikos), principal, genuine).

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authentic (comparative more authentic, superlative most authentic)

Positive
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. (obsolete) Having authority.

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