authentic
IPA: ʌθˈɛntɪk
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.
- Designating a cadence in which the dominant chord precedes the tonic.
- (obsolete) Authoritative.
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Examples of "authentic" in Sentences
- The sign and the fence are authentic.
- The authenticity of the force was in doubt.
- The authenticity of the letter is disputed.
- The authenticity of the sonata is uncertain.
- The authenticity of the quote is not in doubt.
- This is not an authentic Nostradamus quatrain.
- If the comparison okay, the card is authenticated.
- But, it isn't the verified and authenticated truth.
- It's authentic gibberish with a soupcon of moronia.
- The authenticity of the letter remains in question.