Definition: The English word "adulterants" comes from a Greek root that means "to add," suggesting it's a term related to addition, particularly in the context of sexual conduct or actions involving a person other than their spouse, partner, or lover. However, before the English translation, some scholars used "adulterers" and "addicts", which were not directly associated with sexual behavior. The word "adulterants" was more commonly found in Latin and Greek literature, but it had been traditionally used as a term for people who took substances or indulged in activities beyond normal sexual conduct. The modern etymology of the word comes from an adjective "adulterous," which has roots that are also associated with sex, particularly when referring to individuals who take drugs, consume alcohol, engage in immoral sexual activity, or engage in behaviors that lead to the physical and emotional state of being overruled by one's desires. So, to summarize, "adulterants" refers to those whose activities fall outside of their normal sexual and marital boundaries, especially if they are taking substances, engaging in immoral behavior, or violating other ethical guidelines.

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