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- [jen-yoo-in]
- /ˈdʒɛn yu ɪn/
- /ˈʤenjʊɪnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jen-yoo-in]
- /ˈdʒɛn yu ɪn/
Definitions of genuineness word
- adjective genuineness possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy; a genuine antique. 1
- adjective genuineness properly so called: a genuine case of smallpox. 1
- adjective genuineness free from pretense, affectation, or hypocrisy; sincere: a genuine person. 1
- adjective genuineness descended from the original stock; pure in breed: a genuine Celtic people. 1
- noun genuineness The quality of being genuine; authenticity. 1
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Origin of genuineness
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin genuīnus innate, natural, equivalent to genu, as in ingenuus native (see ingenuous) + -īnus -ine1
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Parts of speech for Genuineness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
genuineness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
genuineness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for genuineness
noun genuineness
- potency — the state or quality of being potent.
- truthfulness — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
- right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- weight — the amount or quantity of heaviness or mass; amount a thing weighs.
Antonyms for genuineness
noun genuineness
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- incompetence — the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability.
- ineffectiveness — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- inefficiency — the quality or condition of being inefficient; lack of efficiency.
Top questions with genuineness
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