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| 1. | [ adjective ] conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief | |
| Synonyms: | reliable faithful | |
| Examples: | "an authentic account by an eyewitness" "reliable information" |
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| Related terms: | trustworthy | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] not counterfeit or copied | |
| Synonyms: | veritable unquestionable bona_fide | |
| Examples: | "an authentic signature" "a bona fide manuscript" "an unquestionable antique" "photographs taken in a veritable bull ring" |
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| Related terms: | genuine | |
| Similar spelling: |
authenticity authenticate |
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