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/ˈdʒɛn.jʊɪn ˈɑːrt.ɪ.kəl/ · gen·u·ine ar·ti·cle
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- something that is authentic or real, as opposed to a fake or imitation The museum curator verified that the ancient artifact was the genuine article, not a replica.
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Did you know? The phrase 'genuine article' was often used in the 19th century to describe people, particularly those who were considered to be of good character or genuine in their intentions. Today, the phrase is more commonly used to describe objects or products that are authentic or of high quality.