Correct
Correct adjective - Being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard.
Usage example: a real brainteaser with only one correct solution to it
Legitimate is a synonym for correct in accurate topic. In some cases you can use "Legitimate" instead an adjective "Correct", when it comes to topics like regular.
Legitimate
Legitimate adjective - Permitted by law.
Correct is a synonym for legitimate in regular topic. You can use "Correct" instead an adjective "Legitimate", if it concerns topics such as reasonable, rightful, authentic.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- But he won't give it to you without (what he thinks is) a legitimate reason and there is in fact a correct solution.
Source: NPC Amnesia - Hando - His first appearance begins with him telling Draconis the correct drugs he should be using, and includes claims to be a legitimate businessman.
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Dawson then makes the perfectly legitimate point that since Tintin does not have papers allowing him to be in the settlement, Dawson has every right to throw him out - evil, yes, but he is correct.
Source: Recap / Tintin The Blue Lotus
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