genuine

  • 11genuine — [jen′yo͞o in] adj. [L genuinus, orig., inborn, native, hence authentic < base of gignere, to be born: see GENUS] 1. of the original stock; purebred 2. really being what it is said to be or coming from the alleged source or origin; not… …

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  • 12genuine — gen|u|ine W3S3 [ˈdʒenjuın] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: genuinus born, genuine ] 1.) a genuine feeling, desire etc is one that you really feel, not one you pretend to feel = ↑sincere genuine interest/concern/desire etc ▪ The reforms are …

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  • 13Genuine — Filmdaten Originaltitel Genuine Produktionsland Deutschland …

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  • 14genuine — 01. I thought I was buying a [genuine] native Indian carving, but discovered later that it was machine made. 02. The interior of the car is covered in [genuine] leather. 03. I think Margaret was [genuinely] upset that you didn t phone her last… …

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  • 15Genuine — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Genuine », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) Genuine est un mot anglais (adjectif) dont le… …

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  • 16genuine — [[t]ʤe̱njuɪn[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADJ: usu ADJ n Genuine is used to describe people and things that are exactly what they appear to be, and are not false or an imitation. There was a risk of genuine refugees being returned to Vietnam. ...genuine leather …

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  • 17genuine — / dZenjuin/ adjective 1 a genuine feeling, desire etc is one that you really feel, not one you pretend to feel in order to deceive people; sincere: The reforms are motivated by a genuine concern for the disabled. 2 something genuine really is… …

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  • 18genuine */*/ — UK [ˈdʒenjuɪn] / US adjective 1) real, rather than pretended or false Morley looked at her with genuine concern. We are doing everything we can to help people to work towards genuine democracy. It was a genuine mistake and we ought to forgive him …

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  • 19genuine — genuinely, adv. genuineness, n. /jen yooh in/, adj. 1. possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy; a genuine antique. 2. properly so called: a genuine case of smallpox. 3 …

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  • 20genuine — gen|u|ine [ dʒenjuın ] adjective ** 1. ) real, rather than pretended or false: Morley looked at her with genuine concern. We are doing everything we can to help people to work towards genuine democracy. It was a genuine mistake and we ought to… …

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