The difference between Authentic and Genuine
When used as adjectives, authentic means of the same origin as claimed, whereas genuine means belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock.
check bellow for the other definitions of Authentic and Genuine
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Authentic as an adjective:
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
Examples:
"The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature."
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Authentic as an adjective:
Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.
Examples:
"The report was completely authentic."
"an authentic writer; an authentic portrait; authentic information"
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Authentic as an adjective (music, of a [[Gregorian mode]]):
Having the final as the lowest note of the mode.
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Authentic as an adjective (obsolete):
authoritative
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Genuine as an adjective:
Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native
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Genuine as an adjective:
not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated
Examples:
"a genuine text; a genuine production; genuine materials; genuine friendship"