prenuptial
Prenuptial (adjective) means occurring or made before marriage. Example: “They signed a prenuptial agreement two weeks before the wedding.”
How to use prenuptial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything, especially a legal agreement, made before a marriage takes place.
Word forms
prenuptials plural
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They signed a _____ agreement two weeks before the wedding.
Etymology
From pre- ("before") plus nuptial ("relating to marriage").
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What does “prenuptial” mean?
The word “prenuptial” means occurring or made before marriage. In plain terms, describes anything, especially a legal agreement, made before a marriage takes place.
How do you pronounce “prenuptial”?
“Prenuptial” is pronounced pree-NUHP-shuhl (/pɹiˈnʌpʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “prenuptial” in a sentence?
Here is “prenuptial” used in a sentence: “They signed a prenuptial agreement two weeks before the wedding.”
What is the opposite of “prenuptial”?
The opposite of “prenuptial” — its antonyms — is postnuptial.
What part of speech is “prenuptial”?
“Prenuptial” is an adjective.
Where does the word “prenuptial” come from?
The word “prenuptial” comes from Latin. From pre- ("before") plus nuptial ("relating to marriage").