legitimate
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/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
le · git · i · mate
lɪ · ˈdʒɪt · ɪ · mət
English Definition
adj. lawful, real
Significado en Español
legítimo, justo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hợp pháp, chính đáng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “legitimate”. The student''s concerns about the fairness of the grading system were deemed __________ by the principal.
A
unjustified
B
illegitimate
C
valid
D
temporary
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C — valid.
“legitimate” means adj. lawful, real
Common questions about “legitimate”
What does “legitimate” mean?
legitimate — adj. lawful, real. In Chinese: 合法的，正当的.
How do you pronounce “legitimate”?
legitimate is pronounced /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/. It breaks into 4 syllables: le · git · i · mate.
Is “legitimate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. legitimate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “legitimate”?
legit(legitimate)+imate
