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authenticity

/ɑθənˈtɪsɪti/

Meanings
  • noun

    The quality of being genuine; authenticity is the state of being true to one's own character, or to a known fact or origin.

    - "The authenticity of the painting was verified by the art expert."
    - "The antique dealer assured the customer of the authenticity of the item."
  • noun

    The quality of being authoritative and trustworthy.

    - "The authenticity of the news source is crucial in today's information age."
    - "The authenticity of a witness can greatly influence the outcome of a trial."

Antonyms

bogosity , fakeness , forgery , phoniness
Synonyms

genuineness
Rhymes
Words rhyming with authenticity
adultery , city , piety , reality
Homophones
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  1. authenticity (English) : The quality of being genuine

  2. authenticity (English) : The quality of being authoritative and trustworthy

  3. authority (English) : The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience


Variants
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authentic , authentically , authenticities , authenticity
Forms
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authenticities, authenticating, authenticator


Etymology
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From the Latin authenticus, meaning 'original' or 'genuine'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'authenticity' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. The highest-rated movie on IMDb with the title 'Authenticity' is a short film from 2013.


Related Concepts
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  1. genuineness: The quality of being genuine or authentic

  2. originality: The quality of being new and unusual

  3. veracity: The quality of being true and factual


Quotes
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  1. "If I did "authentic" Japanese food here, no one would understand," says Masaharu Morimoto, whose idiosyncratic creations dazzle as many as 300 diners a night at his eponymous Philadelphia restaurant. "Anything I do here is going to be an Americanization of Japanese cuisine." The ponytailed Morimoto of Iron Chef fame has been expanding the boundaries of Japanese cuisine his entire career, starting at his own sushi bar in Hiroshima, Japan …

    - Harvey Steiman,{it}Wine Spectator{/it},31 Mar. 2005
  2. But before we could leave, the old guy had to have his pint with the regulars at the Regulator. Part of his routine. All the staff were from Ireland (the real Ireland), and all the walls were paneled with "authentic" oak.

    - Michael Kandel,{it}Fantasy & Science Fiction{/it},October/November 2004
  3. In 1879 expert opinion was unanimous in rejecting Sautuola's timid suggestion that the ceiling paintings in his family's cave were made by the same prehistoric hunters whose stone and bone artifacts he had been collecting from the cave floor. He was accused of forgery and not until 1902, when discovery of similar paintings in several French caves supported Sautuola's claim, did experts agree that they were "authentic" relics of Paleolithic times.

    - William H. McNeill,{it}New York Review{/it},19 Oct. 2006
  4. According to Lia, the document seems "authentic", though she emphasizes that it contains no specific attack orders …

    - Aparisim Ghosh,{it}Time{/it},22 Mar. 2004

Culture
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Authenticity has been a significant concept in various cultures throughout history. In art, it refers to the truthfulness and accuracy of representation. In literature, it can refer to the sincerity and honesty of a character or narrative. In philosophy, authenticity is a central concept in existentialist thought, emphasizing individual freedom and self-determination.

How to Memorize "authenticity"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a painting or document being verified by an expert.
    - Visualize a person being true to their character.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with 'genuine' or 'original'.
    - Think of a trustworthy source or person.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'Genuine And Original' to remember the meaning.
    - Create a mental image of a trusted source or person.


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