Definitions
- Describing something that is rightfully owned or deserved. - Referring to a rightful heir or successor to a position or title. - Talking about a rightful claim or authority over something.
- Describing something that is lawful, valid, or authorized. - Referring to a legitimate child born within wedlock. - Talking about a legitimate business or enterprise.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is valid or authorized.
- 2Both words can be used to describe ownership or authority.
- 3Both words have legal connotations.
- 4Both words imply that something is just or fair.
What is the difference?
- 1Ownership vs. Lawfulness: Rightful emphasizes ownership or deservingness, while legitimate emphasizes lawfulness or validity.
- 2Inheritance vs. Birth: Rightful can refer to a rightful heir or successor, while legitimate can refer to a legitimate child born within wedlock.
- 3Authority vs. Validity: Rightful can refer to a rightful claim or authority, while legitimate can refer to a legitimate business or enterprise.
- 4Emphasis: Rightful emphasizes deservingness or entitlement, while legitimate emphasizes lawfulness or authorization.
- 5Usage: Rightful is less commonly used than legitimate in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Rightful and legitimate are synonyms that both refer to something that is valid, authorized, or deserving. However, rightful emphasizes ownership or deservingness, while legitimate emphasizes lawfulness or validity. Rightful can refer to a rightful heir or claim, while legitimate can refer to a legitimate business or child born within wedlock.
