Noun: genuineness jen-yoo-in-nus
- The state of being genuine
"The expert confirmed the genuineness of the antique vase"
- The property of being genuine or valid, not being a fake or forgery
"The expert confirmed the genuineness of the painting";
- authenticity, legitimacy
Type of: actuality, believability, credibility, credibleness
Antonym: spuriousness