Authenticity
Example: The authenticity of the ancient manuscript was confirmed by experts.
Definition
"Authenticity" refers to the quality of being genuine, real, or true, especially in historical contexts. It indicates that an item, document, or claim is verified as original and not a fake or copy, as in the phrase: The authenticity of the ancient manuscript was confirmed by experts.
Etymology
The word "authenticity" comes from the Greek word 'authentikos,' meaning 'original' or 'genuine.' It passed into Latin as 'authenticus' and then into Old French before entering English in the late Middle Ages. Did you know that the root 'authentikos' is related to 'author,' emphasizing the idea of being the original source?
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"Authenticity" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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