authentic
adjectiveUK /ɔːˈθentɪk/
US /ɔːˈθentɪk/
Something authentic is real and true, not fake.
The museum has an authentic dinosaur bone.
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2. Made in the original or correct way, following traditional methods.
This restaurant serves authentic Italian pizza.
3. Trustworthy and reliable, especially describing information or a person.
The witness gave an authentic account of what happened.
4. Legally certified as genuine, such as a document or signature.
The lawyer checked that the signature was authentic.