noun
authenticity
ah-thehn-TIH-sih-tee
noun
1
The quality of being genuine, real, and true to its origin.
"Collectors questioned the authenticity of the signed jersey."
"The chef prides himself on the authenticity of his grandmother's recipes."
How to Use Authenticity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing genuinely what something claims to be, rather than fake or imitation.
Common pairings
question the authenticity
a stamp of authenticity
cultural authenticity
Word Forms
authenticities plural
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Etymology
From authentic plus the suffix -ity.