authenticity

[ aw-then-tis-i-tee, aw-thuhn- ]

noun

1. the quality of being authentic; genuineness.

Other Words From

• nonau·then·tici·ty noun
• unau·then·tici·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of authenticity¹

First recorded in 1650–60; authentic + -ity

Related Words

• accuracy
• correctness
• credibility
• legitimacy
• purity
• reliability
• trustworthiness
• truthfulness
• validity