adulteries
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B2
/əˈdʌltəriz/
(adultery)
infidelity in marriage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adultery' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'adulterie,' where 'adulter-' meant 'to corrupt.'
Historical Evolution
'adulterie' transformed into the Middle English word 'adulterie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adultery.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to corrupt or defile,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
acts of voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.
The novel explores the consequences of adulteries in a small town.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 07:21