authenticity — the quality of being genuine, real, or true; not copied or false
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being genuine, real, or true; not copied or false
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːˌθenˈtɪsəti/
Korean meaning: 진정성, 진실성, 진짜임
Korean pronunciation: 오**쎈**티시티
Example Sentences
- The restaurant's authenticity was ruined when they started serving pizza alongside traditional Korean dishes.
- Social media influencers often struggle with maintaining authenticity while promoting products.
- The art dealer's reputation was destroyed when the authenticity of several paintings was questioned.
authenticity
NOUN//ɔːˌθenˈtɪsəti//
the quality of being genuine, real, or true; not copied or false
Distinguishing genuine from fake art
True authenticity lies in plasticity, not rigid elasticity
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'authenticité', derived from Latin 'authenticus' meaning 'original, genuine', which comes from Greek 'authentikos' from 'authentes' meaning 'one who does things himself, master, author'.
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📝Examples
“The restaurant's authenticity was ruined when they started serving pizza alongside traditional Korean dishes.”
“Social media influencers often struggle with maintaining authenticity while promoting products.”
“The art dealer's reputation was destroyed when the authenticity of several paintings was questioned.”
“My grandmother's cooking has an authenticity that no restaurant can replicate.”
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