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Learn “Authentic”

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Authentic

adjective/aw-THEN-tik/

Meaning

Real and genuine, not a copy or fake.

In context

Her speech felt authentic because she spoke from real experience.

Remember it

Authentic shares 'auth' with 'author' — the true original made by its real maker.

Use it well

Use 'authentic' for something proven real and original, the opposite of a fake copy.