authenticity
🇺🇸 /ˌɔθəˈntɪsɪtiː/
📖 Definitions
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noun
The quality of being genuine, real, or true; the state of being what it claims to be.; The quality of being faithful to one's own personality, spirit, or character; genuineness of self-expression.; The quality of being a verified original rather than a copy, forgery, or imitation.; In existentialist philosophy, the degree to which an individual acts in accordance with their own values and desires rather than conforming to external pressures.; The quality of being historically or culturally accurate and faithful to a particular tradition or origin.; In information security and cryptography, the assurance that data or a message originates from a verified and legitimate source.
🔗 Details
Word forms
uncountable
Collocations
question the authenticityverify the authenticityauthenticity of the documentsense of authenticitydoubt the authenticity
Derivatives
authenticauthenticallyauthenticateauthenticationinauthenticinauthenticity
Synonyms
genuinenesslegitimacycredibilityrealnessbona fides
Antonyms
inauthenticityfakenessfalseness
Commonly confused
authentication
EN: 'Authentication' is the process or act of verifying something; 'authenticity' is the quality or state of being genuine.
authority
EN: 'Authority' refers to power or expertise; 'authenticity' refers to genuineness or being real.
Spelling tips
EN: Remember the 'th' in 'auth-' and the '-icity' ending (not '-icity' vs '-acity'). The word derives from Greek 'authentikos'.
💬 Examples
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The museum verified the authenticity of the ancient manuscript before displaying it.
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Her authenticity as a leader earned her the trust and loyalty of her team.
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The certificate of authenticity accompanied the painting to prove it was not a reproduction.
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Sartre argued that authenticity requires acknowledging one's radical freedom and responsibility.
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The restaurant prides itself on the authenticity of its regional Thai cuisine.
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Digital signatures are used to ensure the authenticity and integrity of electronic documents.