au.then.tic

[aw-then-tik] -adjective
1. not false or copied; genuine; real:

an authentic antique.

2. having the origin supported by unquestionable evidence; authenticated; verified:

an authentic document of the Middle Ages; an authentic work of the old master.

3. entitled to acceptance or belief because of agreement with known facts or experience; reliable; trustworthy:

an authentic report on poverty in Africa.