Legitimate etymology

English

English word legitimate comes from Latin legitimus

Etymology of legitimate

Detailed word origin of legitimate

Dictionary entry Language Definition
legitimus Latin (lat) Just, proper, appropriate. Lawful, legal, legitimate. Legal (of or pertaining to the law).
legitimo Latin (lat)
lēgitimatus Malayalam (mal)
legytymat Middle English (enm)
legitimate English (en) Lawfully begotten, i.e., born to a legally married couple. [from mid-14th century]. Authentic, real, genuine.. Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.. In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements; lawful.. Relating to hereditary rights. A person born to a legally married couple. (transitive) To make legitimate, lawful, [...]