authenticity

noun
/ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
the quality of being genuine or real; not copied or false

Example Sentences

The authenticity of the document was verified.

The authenticity of the ancient artifact was confirmed by experts.

Synonyms

genuineness, credibility, reliability, validity, legitimacy
Entry 1
genuineness, credibility, reliability
Entry 3
genuineness, validity, legitimacy

Antonyms

falseness, imitation, deception, artificiality, counterfeit
Entry 1
falseness, imitation, deception
Entry 3
falseness, artificiality, counterfeit

Collocations

authentic document, verify authenticity, question authenticity

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