authentic
/ɔːˈθentɪk/
au · then · tic
ɔː · ˈθen · tɪk
English Definition
adj. real, genuine
Significado en Español
auténtico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chính hãng, xác thực
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Example Sentence
Is this painting authentic?
这画是真的吗？
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
auth(real)+entic(form)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “authentic”.
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A
genuine
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B
rare
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C
imposing
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D
tentative
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A — genuine.
“authentic” means adj. real, genuine
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Experts confirmed that the old painting was ______, not a clever copy.
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A
authentic
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B
fake
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C
false
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D
counterfeit
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A — authentic.
“authentic” means adj. real, genuine
Common questions about “authentic”
What does “authentic” mean?
authentic — adj. real, genuine. In Chinese: 真正的，真实的.
How do you pronounce “authentic”?
authentic is pronounced /ɔːˈθentɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: au · then · tic.
How do you use “authentic” in a sentence?
Is this painting authentic? (这画是真的吗？)
What are synonyms for “authentic”?
real, genuine — all close in meaning to authentic (adj. real, genuine).
Is “authentic” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. authentic appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “authentic”?
auth(real)+entic(form)
