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Authentic

Uh-THEH-ntihk

/ʌˈθɛntɪk/

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Syllable breakdown

authentic

Dictionary meaning

Not counterfeit or copied.

Examples

  • An authentic signature.
  • An authentic account by an eyewitness.

Synonyms: unquestionable

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