genuine
/ˈdʒɛnjuːˌaɪn/
Meanings
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Adjective
Honest and sincere; authentic.
- "The genuine article."
- "His feelings were genuine."
- "The genuine smile on her face."
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Adjective
Actual and not imitation or counterfeit.
- "This painting is a genuine Picasso."
- "He bought a genuine Rolex watch."
- "The antique vase is a genuine Ming piece."
Pronunciation
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/ˈdʒɛnjuːˌaɪn/
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Antonyms
fake , ingenuine
Synonyms
authentic , lubish , natural , real , true , uncounterfeited
Rhymes
Words rhyming with genuinerare , dare , square , fair , repair , prestige , mire , squire , tire , quire
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and originsGene (English) : A segment of hereditary material passed from parent to offspring.
Jene (German) : You (singular, informal)
Jin (Chinese) : Gold
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
gene
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jene
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jin
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june
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jean
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jen
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gin
Variants
List of all variants of genuine that leads to same resultgenuine , genuineness , genuinenesses , the genuine article
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).genuineness, genuinely
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'genuinus', meaning 'kneeling', later meaning 'original', 'unalterable'.
Trivia
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The term 'genuine' was first used in English around the 15th century.
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The word 'genuine' comes from the Latin word 'genuinus', which means 'kneeling'. In ancient Rome, a genuine work of art was one that was created in the presence of the artist, who would 'kneel' before the work as a sign of authenticity.
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In heraldry, a 'genuine' lion is one that is shown with its tongue out and claws extended, representing authenticity and courage.
Related Concepts
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Authentic: Relating to or being a genuine or original work, document, or object.
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Sincere: Expressing or meaning what one says, or feeling what one is expressing.
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Authenticity: The quality of being genuine or authentic; the state of being authentic.
Quotes
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Having had two brothers, a sister and a brother-in-law die violently, he acquired a "genuine" identification with suffering, particularly that of what has come to be called the underclass.
- George F. Will,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},24 May 1998 -
Like a poem, a "genuine" essay is made of language and character and mood and temperament and pluck and chance.
- Cynthia Ozick,{it}Atlantic{/it},September 1998 -
But whatever else he is, he is the "genuine" article. A writer of one terrible book after another, but a writer nonetheless.
- Dale Peck,{it}New Republic{/it},1 July 2002
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'genuine' is often used to describe characters and emotions as authentic or sincere. In art, it refers to the original work rather than a copy or forgery.
How to Memorize "genuine"
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visualize
- Imagine a tree with genuine roots, growing deep and strong. This tree represents the concept of being genuine.
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associate
- Associate the word 'genuine' with the feeling of trust and authenticity.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the acronym G-E-N-U-I-N-E: 'Genuine Emotions Never Imitated Nor Ever Faked'.
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