authentic
adjectiveGenuine in origin or character rather than copied, invented, or falsely presented.
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Clear all filtersGenuine in origin or character rather than copied, invented, or falsely presented.
So ordinary or overused that it lacks freshness or interest.
Overfamiliar and unoriginal
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An investment objective focused on protecting the original amount invested and limiting losses.
To issue, flow, or originate from a source.
Originating within the system or organism being considered.
Coming from outside rather than belonging to a thing's essential nature.
Gained directly through personal experience or observation.
The origin or beginning of something.
Made stale or unoriginal through excessive use.
Stale through overuse
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Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.
Present naturally from birth or from an original state.
New or unusually original.
Showing excessive obedience or imitation with little independence.
Excessively obedient
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Departing from customary practices or accepted expectations.
Departing from usual or traditionally accepted methods or beliefs.
Departing from accepted methods
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