adj

matrimonial

mat-rih-MOH-nih-uhl

adj

Relating to marriage.

"The couple sought advice from a matrimonial lawyer before their wedding."

How to Use Matrimonial

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do with marriage.

When to use it

A fairly formal or legal word — everyday speech usually just says "marriage" or "wedding."

Common pairings

matrimonial home matrimonial dispute matrimonial law

more matrimonial comparative, matrimonials plural, most matrimonial superlative

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From Middle French matrimonial, from matrimony plus the adjective suffix -al.

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