authentic
/ɒ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/adjective
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
Example sentences
- “The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature.”
- “The report was completely authentic.”
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Related words
authenticationProof of identity required by a user to log on to some network or access some resource.austereGrim or severe in manner or appearance.authorizeTo grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).auspiciousOf good omen; indicating future success.avariceExcessive or inordinate desire of gain; greed for wealth.augment(grammar) In some Indo-European languages, a prefix e- (a- in Sanskrit) indicating a past tense of a verb.