authenticity

[ aw-then-tis-i-tee, aw-thuhn- ]
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noun
  1. the quality of being authentic; genuineness.

Origin of authenticity

1
First recorded in 1650–60; authentic + -ity

Other words from authenticity

  • non·au·then·tic·i·ty, noun
  • un·au·then·tic·i·ty, noun

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