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Definitions for authenticity
ˌɔ θɛnˈtɪs ɪ ti, ˌɔ θən-au·then·tic·i·ty

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. authenticity, genuineness, legitimacynoun

    undisputed credibility

Wiktionary

  1. authenticitynoun

    The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original.

    I hereby certify the authenticity of this copy.

  2. authenticitynoun

    Truthfulness of origins, attributions, commitments, sincerity, and intentions.

    The authenticity of this painting is questionable.

  3. authenticitynoun

    The quality of being authentic (of established authority).

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Authenticitynoun

    Authority; genuineness; the being authentick.

    Etymology: from authentick.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Authenticitynoun

    the quality of being authentic or of established authority for truth and correctness

  2. Authenticitynoun

    genuineness; the quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original

  3. Etymology: [Cf. F. authenticit.]

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  1. Authenticity

    Authenticity is a technical term used in psychology as well as existentialist philosophy and aesthetics. In existentialism, authenticity is the degree to which one is true to one's own personality, spirit, or character, despite external pressures; the conscious self is seen as coming to terms with being in a material world and with encountering external forces, pressures and influences which are very different from, and other than, itself. A lack of authenticity is considered in existentialism to be bad faith.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of authenticity in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of authenticity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of authenticity in a Sentence

  1. Alicia Malone:

    The exciting myth at the center of the story remains -- how fame can be given suddenly and taken away, but this version also speaks to the idea of authenticity. This is a relatable concept in the age of social media, where anyone can create their own perfectly filtered brand and when so many of our music and film stars feel manufactured.

  2. Donna Hoffman:

    The impetus to become more presidential is coming from some of the elite organs of the GOP, but he got to where he is today because of his persona, to continue this way will keep him alienated from the party, but to change means his supporters will question his authenticity.

  3. Norman R. Augustine:

    The weaker the data available upon which to base one's conclusion, the greater the precision which should be quoted in order to give the data authenticity.

  4. David Griffin:

    Willie has established himself as one of the most respected assistant coaches in the NBA. In large part, this is due to a tireless work ethic and authenticity of character, he brings a vast amount of basketball knowledge and experience to our team as both a coach and former player, along with exceptional leadership qualities and an innate ability to connect with players, staff and fans alike.

  5. Fernando Aguerre:

    We salute the five candidatures, which were all excellent and well-known surf destinations, but Tahiti was truly exceptional in offering our athletes, and our sport, spectacular conditions for optimal competitions, for us, Tahiti represents the authenticity of our sport and the ISA's mission to celebrate surfing's unique culture and lifestyle, while also recalling the long history and heritage of our sport from its Polynesian origins.

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