authenticity
Etymology

From authentic + -ity.

Pronunciation
  • (America, caught-cot) IPA: /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/, /ɑθənˈtɪsɪti/, [ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪɾi], [ɑθənˈtɪsɪɾi]
Noun

authenticity (uncountable)

  1. The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.
    I hereby certify the authenticity of this copy.
    The authenticity of this painting is questionable.
  2. (obsolete) The quality of being authentic (of established authority).
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