inauthentically-changed
|in-au-then-ti-cal-ly-changed|
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/ˌɪnɔːˈθɛntɪkli-tʃeɪndʒd/
(inauthentic)
not genuine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inauthentic' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inauthenticus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'authenticus' meant 'genuine.'
Historical Evolution
'inauthenticus' transformed into the French word 'inauthentique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inauthentic' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not genuine,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
altered in a way that lacks authenticity or genuineness.
The document was inauthentically-changed to mislead the authorities.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 19:54