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authentic

/ɔːˈθentɪk/
English Definition
adj. real, genuine
中文释义
真正的，真实的
Example Sentence

Museum curators used carbon dating to confirm that the ancient pottery was authentic, not a modern reproduction.

博物馆馆长使用碳测年法确认这些古代陶器是真品，而非现代仿制品。

Synonyms
genuine real original
Antonyms
fake counterfeit
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
auth(real)+entic(form)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “authentic”?

  1. A Real, genuine
  2. B Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
  3. C Forming or following in a logical order or sequence
  4. D Not obvious, delicate
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A — Real, genuine. “authentic” means real, genuine.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “real, genuine”?

  1. A authentic
  2. B subtle
  3. C sequential
  4. D versatile
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A — authentic. “authentic” means real, genuine.

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Common questions about “authentic”

What does “authentic” mean?

authentic — real, genuine. In Chinese: 真正的，真实的.

How do you pronounce “authentic”?

authentic is pronounced /ɔːˈθentɪk/.

How is “authentic” used in a sentence?

Museum curators used carbon dating to confirm that the ancient pottery was authentic, not a modern reproduction. (博物馆馆长使用碳测年法确认这些古代陶器是真品，而非现代仿制品。)

What are synonyms for “authentic”?

genuine, real, original — all close in meaning to authentic (real, genuine).

What is the opposite of “authentic”?

fake, counterfeit — each the opposite of authentic (real, genuine).

Is “authentic” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. authentic is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “authentic”?

auth(real)+entic(form)

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