adj
conjugal
KOND-zhuu-guhl
Conjugal (adj) means relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses. Example: “The prisoner was granted a conjugal visit from his wife.”
adj
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Relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses.
"The prisoner was granted a conjugal visit from his wife."
How to use conjugal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with marriage, especially the relationship between husband and wife.
Common pairings
conjugal rights
conjugal visit
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Etymology
From Latin coniugalis, from coniunx ("spouse"), literally "one yoked together" — from con- + iugum ("yoke").
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What does “conjugal” mean?
The word “conjugal” means relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses. In plain terms, having to do with marriage, especially the relationship between husband and wife.
How do you pronounce “conjugal”?
“Conjugal” is pronounced KOND-zhuu-guhl (/ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “conjugal” in a sentence?
Here is “conjugal” used in a sentence: “The prisoner was granted a conjugal visit from his wife.”
What part of speech is “conjugal”?
“Conjugal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “conjugal” come from?
The word “conjugal” comes from Latin. From Latin coniugalis, from coniunx ("spouse"), literally "one yoked together" — from con- + iugum ("yoke").
