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authentically

au·then·tic
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [aw-then-tik]
    • /ɔˈθɛn tɪk/
    • /ɔːˈθentɪkəlɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [aw-then-tik]
    • /ɔˈθɛn tɪk/

Definitions of authentically word

  • adjective authentically not false or copied; genuine; real: an authentic antique. 1
  • adjective authentically having an origin supported by unquestionable evidence; authenticated; verified: an authentic document of the Middle Ages; an authentic work of the old master. 1
  • adjective authentically representing one’s true nature or beliefs; true to oneself or to the person identified: a story told in the authentic voice of a Midwestern farmer; a senator’s speech that sounded authentic. 1
  • adjective authentically entitled to acceptance or belief because of agreement with known facts or experience; reliable; trustworthy: an authentic report on poverty in Africa. 1
  • adjective authentically Law. executed with all due formalities: an authentic deed. 1
  • adjective authentically Music. (of a church mode) having a range extending from the final to the octave above. Compare plagal. (of a cadence) consisting of a dominant harmony followed by a tonic. 1

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Origin of authentically

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; < Late Latin authenticus “coming from the author, genuine” (also in the neuter, a noun “original document, the original”) < Greek authentikós “original, primary, at first hand,” equivalent to authént(ēs) “one who does things himself” (aut- aut- +-hentēs “doer”) + -ikos -ic; replacing Middle English autentik (< Anglo-French) < Medieval Latin autenticus

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Parts of speech for Authentically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

authentically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

authentically usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for authentically

adv authentically

  • easily — in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble: The traffic moved along easily.
  • certainly — You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
  • absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
  • indeed — in fact; in reality; in truth; truly (used for emphasis, to confirm and amplify a previous statement, to indicate a concession or admission, or, interrogatively, to obtain confirmation): Indeed, it did rain as hard as predicted. Did you indeed finish the work?
  • well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.

adverb authentically

  • validly — sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
  • realistically — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
  • dependably — capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
  • doubtlessly — without doubt; certainly; surely; unquestionably.

Antonyms for authentically

adv authentically

  • doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
  • dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
  • questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
  • indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.

adverb authentically

  • falsely — not true or correct; erroneous: a false statement.

Top questions with authentically

  • what does living authentically mean?
  • how to live authentically?

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