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Word of the Day
Beginner
Authentic
/ɔːˈθen.tɪk/
· adjective
What does "Authentic" mean?
Real, genuine, not fake. Used for objects (an authentic painting), food (authentic Punjabi food), and people (an authentic person says what they mean).
Example sentences
1
This is an authentic Banarasi saree — not a copy.
2
I love how authentic she is — what you see is what you get.
3
Authentic Italian food doesn't have cream in pasta.
Common mistake
Pronunciation: the 'th' here is the voiceless /θ/ sound — like in 'thin', not 'this'. Many learners say 'au-then-tik' with a dental t.