Authentic

Pronunciation: /əˈθɛntɪk/

Definitions of authentic

adjective a quality or characteristic of being genuine, real, or original

Example Sentences

A1 This is an authentic Italian pizza.

A2 She always wears authentic vintage clothing.

B1 The painting was verified as an authentic Picasso.

B2 The museum houses a collection of authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

C1 The author's authentic voice shines through in her writing.

C2 The chef's authentic Mexican cuisine has garnered critical acclaim.

Examples of authentic in a Sentence

formal The museum houses a collection of authentic artifacts from the ancient civilization.

informal I love going to that restaurant because they serve authentic Italian food.

slang This street vendor sells the most authentic tacos in town.

figurative Her smile was so authentic, it brightened up the entire room.

Grammatical Forms of authentic

• past tense: authenticated
• plural: authentics
• comparative: more authentic
• superlative: most authentic
• present tense: authenticates
• future tense: will authenticate
• perfect tense: has authenticated
• continuous tense: is authenticating
• singular: authentic
• positive degree: authentic
• infinitive: to authenticate
• gerund: authenticating
• participle: authenticating

Origin and Evolution of authentic

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'authentic' originated from the Latin word 'authenticus', which was derived from the Greek word 'authentikos' meaning 'original, genuine'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to denote something that is genuine or original, the word 'authentic' has evolved to also encompass the idea of being trustworthy, reliable, and true to one's own origins or beliefs.