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How do you spell Authentic?

Correct spelling

authentic

AUTH + ENTIC. Think: author.

Why is authentic spelled this way?

From Greek authentikos, meaning original or genuine. The TH in the middle represents a single Greek letter (theta), not two separate sounds.

Common misspellings of authentic

authentikauthinticauthanticathentic

Example

The painting is authentic.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell authentic?+
The correct spelling is "authentic". AUTH + ENTIC. Think: author.
Is it authentik or authentic?+
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