5 letter words ending in GIT

Legit

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Genuine, real, or authentic. Often used to describe something that is considered acceptable or appropriate.

Pronunciation (US): luh-jit

Pronunciation (UK): lih-jit

Origin and Usage: The term "legit" is a shortened form of the word "legitimate," which has been in use since the 15th century to describe something that is lawful or in accordance with the law. The informal use of "legit" to mean genuine or real emerged in the 19th century, and has since become a common slang term in American English.

Synonyms: Authentic, genuine, real, true, valid.

Related Words: Legal, lingo, logic, loyal, lusty.

Example Sentences:

• That concert was totally legit. (meaning: genuine and enjoyable)
• Is this website legit? (meaning: real or trustworthy)
• He worked hard to earn a legit degree. (meaning: legitimate or legal)
• Shes a legit contender for the championship. (meaning: genuine or credible)

Digit

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A numerical symbol, especially a single symbol representing a whole number.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈdɪdʒɪt/; UK: /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

Origin and usage: The word "digit" comes from the Latin word "digitus," which means finger or toe. It was first used in the 15th century to refer to a finger or toe, and in the 18th century, it was used to refer to a numerical symbol. The word "digit" is commonly used in mathematics, computer science, and technology.

Synonyms: Number, numeral, figure, character, symbol.

Related 5 letter words: Count, maths, logic, value, scale.

Example sentences:

• She typed in the wrong digit, and the bank transfer went to the wrong account.
• The lock on the safe required a six-digit code to open.
• He counted each digit of the phone number carefully before dialing.