adultery
Translation
adultery, infidelity, affair
Examples
He was accused of committing adultery.
He was accused of committing adultery.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) sex between a married person and sb. who is not their spouse He was accused of committing adultery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: infidelity, affair, unfaithfulness; Antonyms: fidelity, faithfulness
Etymology
From Latin 'adulterium', related to 'adulterare' (to corrupt), the same root as adulteration.
Memory Tips
Connects to an 'adult' corrupting a marriage, similar to how 'adulteration' corrupts a substance.