bonafide

Meanings

• adjective

  Authentic or genuine.

• adjective

  Having all the necessary qualifications or credentials.

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Antonyms

bogus , counterfeit , mala fide

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Synonyms

authentic , genuine , sincere

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bonafide
believe , receive , deceive , perceive

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Homonyms

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1. bonanza (English) : A prosperous business or mining operation.
   

2. bonnet (English) : A hat, especially a woman's hat or a small hat worn by a man as part of a uniform.
   

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Homophones

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1. bonfire (English) : A large wood or other material burned as a public attraction or for disposing of waste.
   

2. bonnet (English) : A hat, especially a woman's hat or a small hat worn by a man as part of a uniform.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of bonafide that leads to same result
bona fide

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Forms

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bonafide-ly, bonafide-ness

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'authentic' or 'genuine' in legal contexts, from Latin 'bona fide' meaning 'in good faith'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bonafide' has been used in English since the 16th century.

2. In the novel 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the term 'bonafide' is used frequently.

3. The term 'bonafide' is derived from the Latin phrase 'bona fide', which means 'in good faith'.

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Related Concepts

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1. authenticity: The quality of being genuine or authentic, as opposed to being a copy or imitation.

2. credentials: Documents or certificates that provide evidence of one's qualifications or expertise.

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Culture

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In literature, 'bonafide' is often used in detective novels and legal contexts. In art, it has been used in the titles of paintings and sculptures to emphasize authenticity. In music, it has been used in song titles to convey a sense of truth or sincerity.

How to Memorize "bonafide"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a courtroom scene where a judge is examining a document and declares it to be 'bonafide'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bonafide' with the concept of 'truth' or 'authenticity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B-O-N-A-F-I-D-E' to remember the meaning: 'Bona' for 'good', 'Fide' for 'faith'.

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