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legitimate vs illegitimate

illegitimate vs legitimate

legitimate is not a noun while illegitimate is a noun.

legitimate and illegitimate both are adjectives.

legitimate is a verb but illegitimate is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
legitimate No Yes Yes No
illegitimate Yes Yes No No
legitimate (noun) illegitimate (noun)
the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents
legitimate (adjective) illegitimate (adjective)
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful
in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles contrary to or forbidden by law
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
based on known statements or events or conditions
legitimate (verb) illegitimate (verb)
make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)
show or affirm to be just and legitimate
make legal
Difference between legitimate and illegitimate

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