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- [uh-duhl-tuh-reen, -tuh-rahyn]
- /əˈdʌl təˌrin, -təˌraɪn/
- /ədˈʌltərˌiːn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-duhl-tuh-reen, -tuh-rahyn]
- /əˈdʌl təˌrin, -təˌraɪn/
Definitions of adulterine word
- adjective adulterine of or made by adulteration; fake 3
- adjective adulterine conceived in adultery 3
- adjective adulterine of adultery 3
- adjective adulterine due to adulteration 3
- adjective adulterine characterized by adulteration; spurious. 1
- adjective adulterine born of adultery. 1
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Origin of adulterine
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin adulterīnus, equivalent to adulter adulterer, counterfeiter (see adulterer) + -īnus -ine1
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Parts of speech for Adulterine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adulterine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
adulterine usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adulterine
adj adulterine
- cheating — an instance of rule-breaking
- untrue — not true, as to a person or a cause, to fact, or to a standard.
- deceitful — If you say that someone is deceitful, you mean that they behave in a dishonest way by making other people believe something that is not true.
- faithless — not adhering to allegiance, promises, vows, or duty: the faithless behavior of Benedict Arnold.
- fickle — Changing frequently, esp. as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
adjective adulterine
- adulterous — An adulterous relationship is a sexual relationship between a married person and someone they are not married to. An adulterous person is someone who commits adultery.
- disloyal — false to one's obligations or allegiances; not loyal; faithless; treacherous.
Antonyms for adulterine
adj adulterine
- loyal — faithful to one's sovereign, government, or state: a loyal subject.
- trustworthy — deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
- faithful — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
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