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Definition of adultery

adultery

/əˈdʌl.tə.ri/
a · dul · ter · y
Adverb:adulterously
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Plural:adulteries
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Adjective:adulterous
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• noun

1

Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their lawful spouse.

Example

"Under the traditional laws of many jurisdictions, adultery was considered a primary legal ground for divorce."

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• Rhymes for adultery

• Nearby Words

adulterer
adulteress
adulterous
adultery
adulthood
adulting
adultlike

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French avoutrie, which was subsequently reshaped after Latin adulterium, from the verb adulterare meaning "to corrupt, falsify, or commit adultery."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adultery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adultery
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