authentic

Elementary

/əˈθɛn.tɪk/

adjective
Genuine, real, not fake

authentic in a sentence

  • “The museum displayed authentic dinosaur bones.”
  • “We saw authentic examples of ancient Roman sculpture.”
  • “Experts have confirmed that the signature on the letter is authentic.”
  • “The witness provided an authentic record of what actually took place.”

What does “authentic” mean?

authentic (adjective) means genuine, real, not fake. It is pronounced /əˈθɛn.tɪk/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "authentic" mean?
authentic (adjective) means: Genuine, real, not fake
How do you pronounce "authentic"?
"authentic" is pronounced /əˈθɛn.tɪk/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "authentic" in a sentence?
Here is "authentic" used in a sentence: The museum displayed authentic dinosaur bones.

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