adjective
premarital
Premarital (adjective) means happening before marriage. Example: “The couple attended premarital counseling before their wedding.”
adjective
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Happening before marriage.
"Premarital sex is now far more common than it was in the 1920s."
"The couple attended premarital counseling before their wedding."
"Views on premarital sex vary widely across cultures."
How to use premarital
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything that takes place before a couple gets married.
Common pairings
premarital counseling
premarital agreement
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Etymology
From pre- ("before") plus marital.
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Rhymes for premarital
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What does “premarital” mean?
The word “premarital” means happening before marriage. In plain terms, describes anything that takes place before a couple gets married.
How do you use “premarital” in a sentence?
Here is “premarital” used in a sentence: “The couple attended premarital counseling before their wedding.”
What part of speech is “premarital”?
“Premarital” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of premarital?
"premarital" (adjective) means happening before marriage.
