authentic

Pronunciation: /ɒˈθɛn.tɪk/

The English word “authentic” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.
Designating a mode having the final as the lowest note.
Designating a cadence in which the dominant chord precedes the tonic.
Authoritative.

Etymology

From Middle English authentik, from Old French autentique, from Latin authenticus, from Ancient Greek αὐθεντικός (authentikós, “authentic, genuine”), from Ancient Greek αὐθέντης (authéntēs, “perpetrator, murderer, absolute ruler”). Doublet of effendi.

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