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adulterine

/ˌædʌltəˈraɪniː/ adjective · British & US
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What does adulterine mean?

adjective

Born to parents who are not married to each other, especially in a situation where the father is not acknowledged or recognized.

Example

"The child was considered adulterine because her parents were not married at the time of her birth."

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