Legitimately
Legitimately adverb - In a manner acceptable to common custom.
Technically and legitimately are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Technically" instead an adverb "Legitimately".
Technically
Technically adverb - With regard to technique.
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Synonyms for Technically
Legitimately and technically are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Legitimately" instead an adverb "Technically".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- lawfully and legitimately
- lawfully and technically
- justly and legitimately
- justly and technically
- precisely and legitimately
- precisely and technically
- properly and legitimately
- properly and technically
- fittingly and legitimately
- fittingly and technically
- truly and legitimately
- truly and technically
- equitably and legitimately
- equitably and technically
Both words in one sentence
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On Anatole's side, it's technically bigamy, which could legitimately put him in jail during this time period.
- Awesome Moment of Crowning: While technically not the hero of the story, Starfire does get this treatment thanks to her defeat of her sister, winning back the throne legitimately.
Source: Fan Fic / Young Justice Titans -
Notably, the rest of the princesses still technically passed the test, due to legitimately getting good scores in gown presentation, fan fluttering, and posture, so they all get "silver stars".
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