illegitimate
Translation
illegitimate, unlawful, illogical, born out of wedlock
Examples
The government was declared illegitimate.
The government was declared illegitimate.
That is an illegitimate argument.
That is an illegitimate argument.
Grammar Patterns
illegitimate ((noun)) not allowed by law or rules; not logical The government was declared illegitimate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unlawful, invalid; Antonyms: legitimate, lawful, valid
Etymology
From the prefix 'il-' (not) + 'legitimate' (lawful, valid). It means 'not legitimate'.
Memory Tips
Like 'illegal', the prefix 'il-' means 'not'. So, 'illegitimate' is 'not legitimate'.