adultery
Translation
adultery, infidelity
Examples
He committed adultery with his colleague.
He committed adultery with his colleague.
Grammar Patterns
to commit adultery the act of being unfaithful to a spouse. He was accused of committing adultery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: infidelity, cheating, affair
Etymology
From Latin 'adulterium', from 'adulterare' (to corrupt). The root 'ad-' (to) + 'alter' (other) suggests going to another person.
Memory Tips
An 'adult' goes to an 'other' person outside of their marriage.