"authentic" meaning in English

See authentic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-authentic.wav [UK] Forms: authentic [positive], more authentic [comparative], most authentic [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
    Sense id: simple-authentic-en-adj-hyhtkS~F
  2. Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.
    Sense id: simple-authentic-en-adj-MsDdRwGX
  3. Having authority.
    Sense id: simple-authentic-en-adj-uSrdlwnz Categories (other): Old words
     
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