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:
acknowledged
allowable
authentic
authorized
constitutional
dinkum
genuine
good
justifiable
kosher
lawful
legal
legit
licit
permissible
proper
real
regulation
rightful
sanctioned
statutory
true
valid
Antonyms for legitimate:
abnormal
against the law
annulled
arbitrary
back-alley
banned
barred
bent
black-market
bootleg
canceled
cancelled
capricious
casual
contraband
contracted
corrupt
counterfeit
criminal
crooked
debarred
deceptive
democratic
denied
dirty
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