Authenticity vs. Authenticness

By Jaxson

  • Authenticity (noun)

    The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original.

    “I hereby certify the authenticity of this copy.”

  • Authenticity (noun)

    Truthfulness of origins, attributions, commitments, sincerity, and intentions.

    “The authenticity of this painting is questionable.”

  • Authenticity (noun)

    The quality of being authentic (of established authority).

  • Authenticness (noun)

    The quality of being authentic; authenticity.

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