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authenticity

/ɔːθɛn.tɪs.ɪ.ti/ noun · British & US
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What does authenticity mean?

noun

The quality of being genuine and true to one's nature or origin; the state of being authentic.

Example

"The artist's authenticity was questioned due to the suspicious provenance of the painting."

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