adultery

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of having a sexual relationship with someone other than one's current partner, esp. a married person having a relationship with someone other than their spouse.

  - "John's adultery led to the breakdown of his marriage."
  - "Mary discovered her husband's adultery and filed for divorce."

• Noun

  The state or condition of being unfaithful to one's partner.

  - "The rumors of adultery had been circulating for months."
  - "Adultery is considered a sin in many religions."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈdʌltəɹi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1779895"

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Synonyms

advowtry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with adultery
perjury , curry , hurray

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Variants

List of all variants of adultery that leads to same result
adulteries , adultery

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Etymology

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From Old French adulterie, from adulter, from Latin adulterium, from adulterare 'to corrupt, pollute'.

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Trivia

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1. Adultery was considered a capital crime in medieval Europe.

2. The word 'adultery' comes from the Latin word 'adulterium', which means 'to corrupt or pollute'.

3. The Bible contains several stories of adultery, including the story of David and Bathsheba and the story of the woman taken in adultery.

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Related Concepts

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1. Infidelity: Infidelity refers to the act of being unfaithful or disloyal to a relationship, including romantic relationships, friendships, and business partnerships. Adultery is a specific form of infidelity that involves sexual relationships outside of a marriage or committed relationship.

2. Fornication: Fornication refers to sexual activity outside of marriage, including both heterosexual and homosexual relationships. Adultery is a specific form of fornication that involves sexual relationships between married individuals.

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Culture

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Adultery has been a significant theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. It has been portrayed as a taboo, a source of drama and conflict, and a means of exploring complex human emotions and relationships. In many cultures, adultery is considered a serious breach of trust and can lead to social ostracism, divorce, and even legal consequences.

How to Memorize "adultery"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize adultery, try visualizing a married couple in a secretive and romantic setting with someone other than their spouse. Imagine the emotions and consequences of their actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'adultery' with the concept of betrayal and deceit. Remember that it refers to sexual relationships outside of a committed partnership.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Adultery is Away from Devoted Union, Love, and Trust'.

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