legitimate
adjectiveHow many syllables in legitimate?
There are 4 syllables in the word legitimate.Divide legitimate into syllables:
le · git · i · mate
How to pronounce legitimate:
Definition of legitimate:
- legitimate (adjective):
- born in wedlock
- lawfully begotten
- authorized by or in accordance with law
- based on known statements or events or conditions.
Synonyms for legitimate:
truepermissiblevalidregulationrealauthorizedgoodauthenticacknowledgedlegalShow 6 more
Antonyms for legitimate:
untenableincorrectinexactunbelievableinsupportabledebarredarbitraryinappropriateindefinitefraudulentShow 15 more
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