authentic

adjective

Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.

Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.

(music) Designating a mode having the final as the lowest note.

(music) Designating a cadence in which the dominant chord precedes the tonic.

(obsolete) Authoritative.

Roots

authentesauthent- · Greek · genuine, original

Synonyms for authentic

genuineadj veritableadj reliableadj unfeignedadj trueadj realadj veridicaladj unquestionableadj actualadj sincereadj factualadj trustworthyadj credibleadj

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