spousal
2 synonyms for spousal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Relating to marriage or to a husband or wife.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use spousal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
spousal support
spousal benefits
spousal abuse
Etymology
From spouse plus the adjective suffix "-al", ultimately tracing back through Old French to Latin.
Full origin of spousal →Frequently asked questions
What does “spousal” mean?
The word “spousal” means relating to marriage or to a husband or wife. In plain terms, having to do with a spouse or with marriage.
How do you pronounce “spousal”?
“Spousal” is pronounced SPOW-zuhl (/ˈspaʊzəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “spousal” in a sentence?
Here is “spousal” used in a sentence: “The company extended spousal health benefits to same-sex partners.”
What part of speech is “spousal”?
“Spousal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “spousal” come from?
The word “spousal” comes from Latin. From spouse plus the adjective suffix "-al", ultimately tracing back through Old French to Latin.
