authenticity
gb/ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti/ us/ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti/
B2
Anglais
~ 9200
hitelesség, valódi, eredeti, hiteles, megbízható, valódiság, korhűség, önazonosság, autenticitás
NOM
B2
1
Schéma d’usage :
the authenticity of [something]
Experts were called in to confirm the authenticity of the painting.
Szakértőket hívtak, hogy megerősítsék a festmény hitelességét.
The museum doubts the authenticity of the ancient vase.
A múzeum kétségbe vonja az ókori váza hitelességét.
You should always check the authenticity of news stories you read online.
The watch comes with a certificate of authenticity from the manufacturer.
New technology makes it easier to verify the authenticity of digital signatures.
Exemples pédagogiques
The police checked the authenticity of his passport.
A rendőrség ellenőrizte az útlevele hitelességét.
We are not sure about the authenticity of this old letter.
Nem vagyunk biztosak ennek a régi levélnek a hitelességében.
A stamp collector cares a lot about the authenticity of each stamp.
The shop gives a paper that shows the authenticity of the bag.
The bank staff tested the authenticity of the money.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use *authenticity* when they mean *authority* (power or right to control). *Authenticity* is about being genuine or real, not about power. Another mistake is saying *authenticness*; the standard noun is *authenticity*.
Sens
genuineness; being real, not fake
Collocations
question the authenticity
|verify the authenticity
|prove the authenticity
|certificate of authenticity
|guarantee of authenticity
|authenticity of the document
Synonymes
genuineness (Very close in meaning; slightly more general and less tied to legal or formal checks.)
Antonymes
fakeness (Direct opposite, stressing that something is not real but made to look real.)
Thèmes
law
|business
|arts
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
The quality of being real and not a copy or fake.
The quality of something being genuine, original, or not a copy, fake, or forgery.
NOM
C1
2
hitelesség
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s authenticity in [situation]
Audiences respond to her authenticity as a public speaker.
A közönség értékeli a hitelességét nyilvános előadóként.
He is known for his authenticity on social media, sharing both successes and failures.
A közösségi médiában tanúsított hitelességéről ismert, mert a sikereit és a kudarcait is megosztja.
Therapists often encourage clients to develop greater authenticity in their relationships.
The brand built its reputation on authenticity and transparency with customers.
Her authenticity made everyone feel comfortable to be themselves.
Exemples pédagogiques
People like his authenticity because he does not hide his feelings.
Az emberek szeretik benne a hitelességet, mert nem rejti el az érzéseit.
In a job interview, it is important to show some authenticity.
Egy állásinterjún fontos, hogy hitelesnek mutatkozz.
Her authenticity helps her make real friends.
The teacher’s authenticity makes students trust him.
Many leaders talk about the value of authenticity at work.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes only use *authenticity* for objects (like documents) and forget it can describe people and behavior. Another mistake is using *authenticity* where *honesty* would be clearer; *authenticity* usually includes being yourself, not just telling the truth.
Sens
being true to yourself
Collocations
personal authenticity
|emotional authenticity
|show authenticity
|value authenticity
|maintain authenticity
|project authenticity
Synonymes
sincerity (Focuses more on honest feelings and intentions; *authenticity* adds a sense of being consistent with one's true self or identity.)
Antonymes
pretence (Highlights acting in a way that hides your true feelings or identity, which is the opposite of authenticity in this sense.)
Thèmes
psychology
|work
|relationships
|communication
|emotions
Définition
The quality of being honest and real, and not pretending to be someone else.
The quality of a person, behavior, or communication being honest, transparent, and true to one's real character, beliefs, or feelings.
NOM
B2
3
hitelesség
C1
korhűség
C1
Schéma d’usage :
the authenticity of [representation]
The film was praised for the authenticity of its 1940s setting.
A filmet az 1940-es éveket idéző környezetének korhűségéért dicsérték.
Some critics questioned the cultural authenticity of the restaurant’s menu.
Néhány kritikus megkérdőjelezte az étterem étlapjának kulturális hitelességét.
The translator worked hard to keep the authenticity of the author’s voice.
The game’s designers focused on historical authenticity in the weapons and clothing.
Adding local actors gave the series a greater sense of authenticity.
Exemples pédagogiques
The play has a strong feeling of authenticity.
A darab nagyon hitelesnek hat.
They talked about the cultural authenticity of the TV show.
A tévéműsor kulturális hitelességéről beszéltek.
The movie lost some authenticity when it used modern music.
The book’s authenticity comes from real stories.
Many fans liked the authenticity of the band’s live sound.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse *authenticity* with *originality*. *Authenticity* here is about being faithful to something that already exists; *originality* is about being new and creative.
Sens
faithfulness of a representation
Collocations
historical authenticity
|cultural authenticity
|authenticity of the performance
|authenticity of the translation
|sense of authenticity
|strive for authenticity
Synonymes
faithfulness (Emphasizes close and accurate copying of details; *authenticity* often adds a feeling of true character or spirit.)
Antonymes
inaccuracy (Stresses that details do not correctly match the original, which breaks authenticity in this sense.)
Thèmes
arts
|culture
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
The quality of a performance, copy, or cultural product being very close to the original or real thing.
The quality of a performance, translation, copy, or cultural product being accurate and faithful to the original source, style, or culture.
NOM
C2
TECHNICAL
4
önazonosság
C1
autenticitás
C2
Schéma d’usage :
authenticity as a way of [living/being]
Many existentialist writers place authenticity at the center of a meaningful life.
Sok egzisztencialista író az önazonosságot a tartalmas élet középpontjába helyezi.
The course explores how social media can both support and undermine personal authenticity.
A kurzus azt vizsgálja, hogy a közösségi média hogyan támogathatja, illetve alááshatja a személyes önazonosságot.
She wrote her thesis on the role of authenticity in modern identity politics.
The novel follows a man’s struggle for authenticity in a highly controlled society.
Philosophers debate whether complete authenticity is even possible in a complex social world.
Exemples pédagogiques
Some books talk about authenticity as a life goal.
Egyes könyvek az önazonosságról mint életcélról beszélnek.
In the class, we discussed authenticity and freedom.
Az órán az önazonosságról és a szabadságról beszélgettünk.
The writer sees authenticity as very important for a good life.
He feels he has lost his authenticity at work.
The teacher asked how we can keep our authenticity in a group.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not notice that this is a special, more technical sense used in philosophy and psychology, and may mix it with the everyday idea of being honest or real. Context with words like *existential*, *philosopher*, or *identity* usually signals this technical sense.
Sens
existential authenticity in philosophy
Collocations
existential authenticity
|search for authenticity
|authenticity versus conformity
|struggle for authenticity
|authenticity of one's existence
Synonymes
self-realization (Broader and more psychological; *authenticity* in this sense is often used in existential or philosophical discussions of how one lives.)
Antonymes
conformity (Highlights living mainly by others’ expectations rather than by one’s own chosen values, which contrasts with philosophical authenticity.)
Thèmes
philosophy
|psychology
|education
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Définition
In philosophy, the state of living by your own real values and choices, not just doing what society expects.
In philosophy and psychology, a state in which a person lives in accordance with their freely chosen values and true self, rather than simply following social roles or expectations.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
authenticity
API
GB/ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti/
US/ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti/
Syllabes et accentuation
au - then - ti - city (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ti)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: authenticity
- Plural: authenticity
Famille de mots
Core family
authentic
adjective B1
authentically
adverb
Related words
authenticate
verb C1
authentication
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
inauthentic
adjective
Advanced or less common
authenticator
noun
inauthenticity
noun
Expressions
certificate of authenticity
1/sɚtˈɪfɪkɪt əv ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti/
fixed phrase
official proof that an item is genuine
An official paper that says an object, like art or a product, is real and not fake.
Exemples
- The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the gallery.
- Make sure you receive a certificate of authenticity when you buy expensive jewelry.
- Collectors will pay more for items that include a certificate of authenticity.
cultural authenticity
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəl ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti/
fixed phrase
faithfulness to a culture’s reality
The quality of food, art, media, or behavior being very close to the real traditions of a culture.
Exemples
- The film was praised for its cultural authenticity and use of local actors.
- Some people value cultural authenticity in restaurants more than fancy decoration.
- The author tried to balance cultural authenticity with making the story easy for outsiders to understand.
question the authenticity of
1/kwˈɛst͡ʃən ðə ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti əv/
fixed phrase
doubt whether something is genuine
To say or think that something may not be real or may be a copy or fake.
Exemples
- Experts have begun to question the authenticity of the leaked emails.
- Some historians question the authenticity of the letters attributed to the queen.
- Fans quickly questioned the authenticity of the story when no photos were provided.