genuine
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.juː.ɪn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated.
Adjective
Examples
a genuine text; a genuine production; genuine materials; genuine friendship
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “genuine” mean?
Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native.
Is “genuine” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.