Word
matrimonial
Phoneticsmat·ri·mo·ni·al, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌmætɹəˈmoʊniəɫ/
UK/mˌætɹɪmˈəʊnɪəl/
Españolmatrimonial
Definition
adj. relating to marriage or the legal relationship between a husband and a wife.
adj. relating to marriage or the legal status of being married.
Examples
“The couple consulted a lawyer about their matrimonial issues.”
“The couple decided to seek professional advice regarding their matrimonial property rights before the divorce.”
“The legal team handled several complex matrimonial cases involving international assets and the division of intellectual property acquired during the marriage.”
Examples
simple
“The couple consulted a lawyer about their matrimonial issues.”
contextual
“The couple decided to seek professional advice regarding their matrimonial property rights before the divorce.”
complex
“The legal team handled several complex matrimonial cases involving international assets and the division of intellectual property acquired during the marriage.”
Real-World Examples
“Meanwhile, Diana’s own son, a feckless charmer, is also hoping to benefit from his mother’s matrimonial plans.” Etymology
From Middle French matrimonial, also matrimony + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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