Definitions
- Referring to a child born out of wedlock or not recognized by law as legitimate. - Describing something that is not authorized or sanctioned by law or accepted standards. - Talking about an argument or claim that lacks validity or credibility.
- Describing something that is not legally or officially binding or effective. - Referring to a person who is physically or mentally disabled and unable to perform certain tasks. - Talking about an argument or claim that is flawed or incorrect.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not acceptable or valid.
- 2Both can refer to arguments or claims that are flawed or incorrect.
- 3Both can be used to describe legal or official documents that are not binding or effective.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Illegitimate is more commonly used to describe people or things that are not recognized or accepted, while invalid is more commonly used to describe documents or contracts that are not legally binding.
- 2Connotation: Illegitimate has a negative connotation and can imply wrongdoing or immorality, while invalid is more neutral and simply means not valid or effective.
- 3Scope: Illegitimate can refer to a wider range of contexts, including children, businesses, and arguments, while invalid is primarily used in legal or official contexts.
- 4Form: Illegitimate is an adjective that describes a person or thing, while invalid can be used as both an adjective and a noun.
Remember this!
Illegitimate and invalid are both words that describe something that is not acceptable or valid. However, illegitimate refers to something that is not recognized by law or accepted standards, while invalid refers to something that is not legally or officially binding or effective. Illegitimate is more commonly used to describe people or things that are not recognized or accepted, while invalid is more commonly used to describe documents or contracts that are not legally binding.
