authenticity

English

/ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/

noun
Definitions
  • The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original.
  • Truthfulness of origins, attributions, commitments, sincerity, and intentions.
  • (obsolete) The quality of being authentic (of established authority).

Etymology

Suffix from English authentic.

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