marital

[ mar-i-tl ]

1. of or relating to marriage; conjugal; matrimonial:

   marital vows; marital discord.

2. Archaic. of or relating to a husband.

marital

/ ˈmærɪtəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to marriage

   marital status

2. of or relating to a husband

Derived Forms

• ˈmaritally, adverb

Other Words From

• mari·tal·ly adverb
• non·mari·tal adjective
• non·mari·tal·ly adverb
• post·mari·tal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of marital¹

1595–1605; < Latin marītālis of married people, derivative of marītus of marriage. See marry ¹, -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of marital¹

C17: from Latin marītālis, from marītus married (adj), husband (n); related to mās male

Example Sentences

Martha Stewart doesn't do warts, but Cutler edits a wry irony into the artful coverage she dabs on her blemishes, like her refusal to count her marital infidelity as equivalent to that of her husband.

From Salon

“Any marital debt that is incurred while married is considered marital debt,” Anthony said.

From Salon

“Whether you’re actually in the Mafia or not, hiring the mob to assault someone because of your marital problems is abhorrent. Covering up the role you played only makes it worse,” U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Judy works in administration, which as you might imagine causes some marital stress.

From Los Angeles Times

“If the accusations are accurate, it’s something for him and his wife to deal with. It’s not my business. It’s a marital issue,” said Adele Walker, 52.

From BBC

Related Words

• matrimonial
• wedded