conforming to established rules, principles, or standards
example
The committee found that the organization had a legitimate claim to the funding, as all necessary documents were submitted.
synonyms
validlawfulgenuine
word origin — from Latin 'legitimatus', from 'legitimus' meaning 'lawful'
legitimate, psychological, susceptible, anxious, intensive: meanings and examples
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legitimate · adjective/lɪˈdʒɪtəmət/
conforming to established rules, principles, or standards
The committee found that the organization had a legitimate claim to the funding, as all necessary documents were submitted.
Synonyms: valid, lawful, genuine
Origin: from Latin 'legitimatus', from 'legitimus' meaning 'lawful'
psychological · adjective/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl/
relating to the mental and emotional state of a person
The therapist provided strategies to help her cope with the psychological effects of trauma.
Synonyms: mental, emotional, cognitive
Origin: The word 'psychological' comes from the Greek word 'psyche', meaning 'soul' or 'mind', combined with '-logical', relating to study or discourse.
susceptible · adjective/səˈsɛptəbl/
likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing
Children are often more susceptible to infections due to their developing immune systems.
Synonyms: vulnerable, influenced, impressionable
Origin: from Latin 'susceptibilis', from 'susceptus', past participle of 'suscipere' meaning 'to take up'
anxious · adjective/ˈæŋkʃəs/
experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness about something
She felt anxious about the upcoming exam, worrying whether she would perform well.
Synonyms: worried, uneasy, apprehensive
Origin: from Latin 'anxius' meaning 'troubled, uneasy, full of anxiety', related to 'angere' meaning 'to choke, to strangle'
intensive · adjective/ɪnˈtɛn.sɪv/
involving a high degree of effort or concentration
After the intensive training program, the athletes were better prepared for the upcoming competition.
Synonyms: extensive, thorough, concentrated
Origin: from Latin 'intensivus', from 'intens-', meaning 'to stretch out', and derived from 'intendere', meaning 'to lean towards'.