adj
extramarital
ehkst-ruh-MA-rih-tuhl
Extramarital (adj) means occurring outside of marriage, especially describing a romantic or sexual affair. Example: “The scandal centred on his extramarital affair with a former assistant.”
adj
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Occurring outside of marriage, especially describing a romantic or sexual affair.
"The scandal centred on his extramarital affair with a former assistant."
How to use extramarital
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes an affair or relationship that happens outside a marriage.
Common pairings
extramarital affair
extramarital relationship
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Etymology
Built from extra- ("outside") + marital ("relating to marriage").
Synonyms
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intramarital
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What is the meaning of extramarital?
"extramarital" (adj) means occurring outside of marriage, especially describing a romantic or sexual affair.
What is another word for extramarital?
Other words for "extramarital" include extracurricular, adulterous.
What is the opposite of extramarital?
The opposite of "extramarital" is intramarital.
How do you use extramarital in a sentence?
Example: "The scandal centred on his extramarital affair with a former assistant."
