matrimonial

[ ma-truh-moh-nee-uhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to matrimony; marital; nuptial; connubial; conjugal.

Other Words From

• matri·moni·al·ly adverb
• nonmat·ri·moni·al adjective
• nonmat·ri·moni·al·ly adverb
• premat·ri·moni·al adjective
• premat·ri·moni·al·ly adverb
• unmat·ri·moni·al adjective
• unmat·ri·moni·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of matrimonial¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word mātrimōniālis. See matrimony, -al ¹

Example Sentences

Marilyn Chinitz, a partner in matrimonial and family law at Blank Rome in New York, said that filing for divorce on fault-based grounds is unnecessary, costly and drives an extra wedge between parties.

From Salon

An emotionally withholding mother is inevitably blamed for Carson’s self-destructive matrimonial habits; the throughline of drinking exists almost in subtext.

From Los Angeles Times

The victim had met his wife on an Indian marriage matrimonial website while they were both living in the UK and became engaged.

From BBC

Even before the second paragraph, when Evelyn mentions the matrimonial moment when she and Richard both knew their love was cursed, it’s obvious bad things are afoot.

From Seattle Times

Orange County loves love and wants couples who are looking to take the matrimonial leap to stop by the courthouse Thursday — leap day, that special date that only arrives once every four years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• marital