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genuine

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/

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What does genuine mean?

adjective

  1. Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native.
  2. Not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

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Are they not the genuine and the characteristic means by which republican government provides for the liberty and happiness of the people?
Alexander Hamilton; John Jay; James MadisonThe Federalist PapersProject Gutenberg ebook #18
Tom was suffering in reality, now, so handsomely was his imagination working, and so his groans had gathered quite a genuine tone.
Mark TwainThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer, CompleteProject Gutenberg ebook #74
More book examples (3)
Then she could gradually rise up to the genuine satisfaction of having a partner, a voluntary partner, secured against the dancing began.
Jane AustenMansfield ParkProject Gutenberg ebook #141
In the case under consideration, I can easily believe that, according to all slaveholding standards, here was a genuine instance of impudence.
Frederick DouglassMy Bondage and My FreedomProject Gutenberg ebook #202
With these genuine outpourings of misplaced affection were mingled the indecent verses of a more vulgar admirer, and little jars of hashish.
H. B. (Henry Brodribb) IrvingA Book of Remarkable CriminalsProject Gutenberg ebook #446