legitimate
/lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/adj
Middle School
1
In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.
2
Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.
3
Authentic, real, genuine.
4
Lawfully begotten, i.e. born to a married couple or later legitimated.
5
Legally married.
6
Relating to hereditary rights.
7
Belonging or relating to the legitimate theater.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing