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a⋅dul⋅ter⋅ous

[uh-duhl-ter-uhs]
–adjective
characterized by or involved in adultery; illicit: an adulterous relationship.

Origin:
1400–50; adulter(y) + -ous; r. late ME avoutrious


a⋅dul⋅ter⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
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a·dul·ter·ous   (ə-dŭl'tər-əs, -trəs)   
adj.  Relating to, inclined to, or marked by adultery.
a·dul'ter·ous·ly adv.
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Main Entry: adul·ter·ous
Pronunciation: &-'d&l-t&-r&s
Function: adjective
: relating to, characterized by, or given to adultery —adul·ter·ous·ly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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