Word: authenticate
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: au
then
ti
cate
Definition: To render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.
Morphemes:
Affix: authentic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: αὐθεντικός
Language: grc
Decoded: authentikos
Meaning: principal, genuine
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to act in the specified manner