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matrimonial

adjective mat·ri·mo·nial \ˌma-trə-ˈmō-nē-əl, -nyəl\

: of or relating to marriage

Full Definition of MATRIMONIAL

: of or relating to marriage, the married state, or married persons

— mat·ri·mo·nial·ly adverb

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First Known Use of MATRIMONIAL

15th century

Related to MATRIMONIAL

Synonyms: conjugal, connubial, married, marital, nuptial, wedded

Antonyms: nonmarital

Rhymes with MATRIMONIAL

antimonial, ceremonial, Dutch Colonial, patrimonial, testimonial

MATRIMONIALLY Defined for Kids

matrimonial

adjective mat·ri·mo·ni·al \ˌma-trə-ˈmō-nē-əl\

Definition of MATRIMONIAL for Kids

: of or relating to marriage

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