Word Adjective
matrimonial
adj.
C1 Advanced US /ˌmætɹəˈmoʊniəɫ/ UK /mˌætɹɪmˈəʊnɪəl/ mat·ri·mo·ni·al
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.”
Real-world usage
“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.
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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