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legitimate

/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
le · git · i · mate lɪ · ˈdʒɪt · ɪ · mət
English Definition
adj. lawful, real
中文释义
合法的，正当的
Significado en Español
legítimo, justo
한국어 뜻
합법적인, 정당한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hợp pháp, chính đáng
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Example Sentence

That is a legitimate concern.

这是合理担忧。

Synonyms
legal lawful
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
legit(legitimate)+imate
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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.

  1. A unjustified
  2. B illegitimate
  3. C valid
  4. D temporary
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C — valid. “legitimate” means adj. lawful, real

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She produced a ______ ticket and was allowed straight into the concert.

  1. A fake
  2. B forged
  3. C legitimate
  4. D stolen
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C — legitimate. “legitimate” means adj. lawful, real

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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.

How do you use “legitimate” in a sentence?

That is a legitimate concern. (这是合理担忧。)

What are synonyms for “legitimate”?

legal, lawful — all close in meaning to legitimate (adj. lawful, real).

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

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