Relationships Related Term:  authenticity original adj. ~ Authentic; original; bona fide; not counterfeit or fake. Citations: †(Garner 2003, p. 75) Today the words [authentic and genuine] are intercha [..]

1590s, "natural, not acquired," from Latin genuinus "native, natural, innate," from root of gignere "beget" (see genus), perhaps influenced in form by contrasting adulter [..]

/ˈʤɛnjəwən/ adjective genuine /ˈʤɛnjəwən/ adjective Learner's definition of GENUINE [more genuine; most genuine] 1  : actual, real, or true : not false or fake genuine leather The signature i [..]

not fake or counterfeit; "a genuine Picasso"; "genuine leather" not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed; "genuine emotion&qu [..]

real; true; not a fake or copy

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Exactly what it is said to be; authentic. Not false, counterfeit, or artificial.

actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character ;specif : free of forgery or counterfeiting see also genuine issue at issue gen·u·ine·ly adv ...

Originally meant "placed on the knees." In Ancient Rome, a father legally claimed his newborn child by sitting in front of his family and placing his child on his knee.

(adj) not fake or counterfeit(adj) not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed(adj) being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

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There are many items such as bags, belts, parts and supplies that are used with vacuum cleaners and other appliances. The term "genuine" indicates that the same company that manufactured the original product also manufactured these items. Genuine items may also be referred to as "original" or OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer [..]

Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure. (a genuine text;  a genuine product [..]