First Known Use: 15th century
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adjective nup·tial \ˈnəp-shəl, -chəl, ÷-shə-wəl, ÷-chə-wəl\
: of or relating to marriage or a wedding ceremony
Full Definition of NUPTIAL
1
: of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
2
: characteristic of or occurring in the breeding season <nuptial flight>
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Origin of NUPTIAL
Latin nuptialis, from nuptiae, plural, wedding, from nubere to marry; perhaps akin to Greek nymphē bride, nymph
Related to NUPTIAL
- Antonyms
- nonmarital
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Definition of NUPTIAL
First Known Use of NUPTIAL
circa 1555
Related to NUPTIAL
- Synonyms
- bridal, espousal, marriage, nuptial(s)
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adjective nup·tial \ˈnəp-shəl\
Definition of NUPTIAL for Kids
: of or relating to marriage or a wedding <nuptial vows>
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