illegitimate
Translation
illegitimate, unlawful, illogical
Examples
The claim to the throne was illegitimate.
The claim to the throne was illegitimate.
He was an illegitimate child.
He was an illegitimate child.
Grammar Patterns
an illegitimate ((sth.)) not recognized as lawful The claim to the throne was illegitimate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unlawful, illicit, invalid; Antonyms: legitimate, lawful, valid
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'legitimus' (lawful, legitimate). The prefix 'il-' is a form of 'in-'.
Memory Tips
Similar to 'illegal', the prefix 'il-' means 'not'. So, 'il-legitimate' means 'not legitimate'.