Authentic: meaning, definitions and examples

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authentic

 

[ ɔˈθɛntɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description

of undisputed origin; genuine.

Synonyms

bona fide, genuine, legitimate, original, real

Examples of usage

  • the letter is now accepted as an authentic document
  • authentic 14th-century furniture
Context #2 | Adjective

food

prepared in a way that is traditional or original.

Synonyms

genuine, original, real, traditional, true

Examples of usage

  • an authentic Italian recipe
  • authentic Chinese cuisine

Translations

Translations of the word "authentic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 autêntico

🇮🇳 प्रामाणिक

🇩🇪 authentisch

🇮🇩 asli

🇺🇦 справжній

🇵🇱 autentyczny

🇯🇵 本物の (honmono no)

🇫🇷 authentique

🇪🇸 auténtico

🇹🇷 otantik

🇰🇷 진정한 (jinjeonghan)

🇸🇦 أصيل

🇨🇿 autentický

🇸🇰 autentický

🇨🇳 真正的 (zhēnzhèng de)

🇸🇮 avtentičen

🇮🇸 ekta

🇰🇿 шынайы

🇬🇪 ნამდვილი

🇦🇿 orijinal

🇲🇽 auténtico

Etymology

The word 'authentic' comes from the Old French word 'autentique', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'authenticus', meaning 'original, genuine'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something that is true to its origins or source.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,148 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.