authentically-altered
|au-then-ti-cal-ly-al-tered|
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/ɔːˈθɛntɪkli ˈɔːltərd/
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/ɔːˈθɛntɪkli ˈɔːltəd/
(authentic)
genuine, real
Etymology
Etymology Information
'authentic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'authentikos,' where 'authent-' meant 'original' or 'genuine.'
Historical Evolution
'authentikos' transformed into the Latin word 'authenticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'authentic' through Old French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'original or genuine,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
genuinely modified or changed in a way that maintains authenticity.
The painting was authentically-altered to restore its original colors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 02:38