🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

진정성

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jinjeongseong

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Authenticity/ɔːˈθentɪsɪti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그의 사과에는 진정성이 결여되어 있다."

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1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being genuine, real, or true, rather than fake or copied.

    "Experts tested the painting to verify its authenticity."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'authenticity' originates from the Greek word 'authentikos', meaning 'original' or 'genuine'. It evolved through Latin 'authenticus' and Middle French 'authenticité', reflecting a historical emphasis on the importance of being true to one's own character or origins.

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