Definitions for authentic
ɔˈθɛn tɪkau·then·tic

Princeton's WordNet(4.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. authentic, reliable(adj)

   conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

   "an authentic account by an eyewitness"; "reliable information"

2. authentic, bona fide, unquestionable, veritable(adj)

   not counterfeit or copied

   "an authentic signature"; "a bona fide manuscript"; "an unquestionable antique"; "photographs taken in a veritable bull ring"

Wiktionary(3.00 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. authentic(Adjective)

   Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.

   The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature.

   Etymology: From αὐθεντικός.

2. authentic(Adjective)

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

   The report was completely authentic.

   Etymology: From αὐθεντικός.

3. authentic(Adjective)

   Having authority.

   Etymology: From αὐθεντικός.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Authentic(noun)

   having a genuine original or authority, in opposition to that which is false, fictitious, counterfeit, or apocryphal; being what it purports to be; genuine; not of doubtful origin; real; as, an authentic paper or register

2. Authentic(noun)

   authoritative

3. Authentic(noun)

   of approved authority; true; trustworthy; credible; as, an authentic writer; an authentic portrait; authentic information

4. Authentic(noun)

   vested with all due formalities, and legally attested

5. Authentic(noun)

   having as immediate relation to the tonic, in distinction from plagal, which has a correspondent relation to the dominant in the octave below the tonic

6. Authentic(noun)

   an original (book or document)

Freebase(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Authentic

   Authentic is an album released by Chris Tomlin in 1998.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Authentic

   -al, aw-thent′ik, -al, adj. real: genuine, as opposed to counterfeit, apocryphal: original: true: entitled to acceptance, of established credibility. A distinction is sometimes made between authentic and genuine—the former, that the writing is trustworthy, as setting forth real facts; the latter, that we have it as it left its author's hands—an authentic history: a genuine text.—adv. Authent′ically. [Fr. and L. from Gr. authentēs, one who does anything with his own hand—autos, self.]

How to pronounce authentic?

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   Alex

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   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of authentic in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of authentic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of authentic in a Sentence

1. Ehsan Sehgal:

   Be aware, as the law is mostly for the public, not the republic authorities; similarly, as the rules of the United Nations, are only for its methodical members, not for the veto holders. Accordingly, the teeth of an elephant define that in suitably and relevantly context since children feel happy and enjoy it in a circus, without realizing the reality, even parents pay for it. Indeed, it is an authentic fact.

2. Hilary Duff:

   Was incredibly excited to launch' Instagram Lizzie McGuire' on D + and my passion remains ! However, I feel a huge responsibility to honor the fans' relationship with LIZZIE who, like me, grew up seeing themselves in Instagram Lizzie McGuire, i'd be doing a disservice to everyone by limiting the realities of a 30 year old's journey to live under the ceiling of a PG rating. It's important to me that just as her experiences as a preteen/teenager navigating life were authentic, her next chapters are equally as real and relatable. It would be a dream if Disney would let us move the show to Hulu, if they were interested, and I could bring this beloved character to life again.

3. Christine Hallquist:

   My path to being my authentic self was certainly not easy, however, it's always been important to me to live openly and honestly. I chose to transition in a very public way because I felt I owed it to those at Vermont Electric Cooperative who put their trust in me.

4. Ramana Pemmaraju:

   For all who are amazed or annoyed by the diverse quotes, it is just a reflection how a human mind asynchronously changes the thought patterns, un-edited, raw and authentic!”

5. New Hampshire strategist Dave Carney:

   He has abilities as a retail politician to listen and be sincere and authentic.

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