Inauthentic
(adjective)
- Not genuine or not conforming to the original.
- Not real or not true.
Origin:
This word is derived from the late latin word "inauthenticus" which is formed by the combination of the prefix "in-" meaning "not" and the word "authenticus" meaning "genuine" or "true". .
Examples:
- The art dealer was arrested for selling inauthentic paintings.
- The restaurant was closed down for serving inauthentic Chinese food.
- The diamond was found to be inauthentic and was a fake.
- He was accused of giving inauthentic information on his CV.
- The coin was inauthentic and was not a genuine antique.