authenticity

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/ɔːˈθɛntɪsɪti/ · au-then-ti-ci-ty

The quality of being authentic or genuine.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being authentic or genuine.

حقیقی یا اصلی ہونے کی خصوصیت۔

حقیقت

haqiqat

Formal: تصدیق

Synonyms

genuinenesstruthfulnessveracityاصلیتصداقتسچائی

Antonyms

inauthenticityfakefalsenessغیر حقیقیجعلیجھوٹی

Common Collocations

  • authenticity of the document
  • cultural authenticity
  • personal authenticity

Example Sentences

The authenticity of the painting was confirmed by the art expert.

اس پینٹنگ کی حقیقت کو آرٹ کے ماہر نے تصدیق کیا۔

Is painting ki haqeeqat ko art ke maahir ne tasdiq kiya.

Many consumers seek brands that prioritize authenticity.

بہت سے صارفین برانڈز کی تلاش کرتے ہیں جو حقیقت کو اہمیت دیتے ہیں۔

Bohat se sarfeen brands ki talash karte hain jo haqeeqat ko ahmiyat dete hain.

Cultural authenticity is vital for preserving heritage.

ثقافتی حقیقت ورثے کو محفوظ رکھنے کے لئے اہم ہے۔

Saqafati haqeeqat virsay ko mehfooz rakhne ke liye ahm hai.

Easily Confused With

authentic:Authentic refers to something that is real and not counterfeit, whereas authenticity refers to the quality of being authentic.

Word Family

authentic
adjectiveحقیقی
authenticate
verbتصدیق کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'authenticity' as the 'authentic' quality of something.

Imagine a stamp of 'genuine' on a verified document.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

Unknown, Unverified

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "authentica" — genuine, real

First known use: 14th century

The term 'authenticity' entered the English language in the late 14th century, derived from the Latin word 'authentica', which means 'genuine'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass not only the quality of being real but also the credibility and reliability of something.