spousal
Spousal (adjective) means relating to marriage or to a husband or wife. Example: “The company extended spousal health benefits to same-sex partners.”
How to use spousal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with a spouse or with marriage.
Word forms
more spousal comparative, spousals plural, most spousal superlative
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The company extended _____ health benefits to same-sex partners.
Etymology
From spouse plus the adjective suffix "-al", ultimately tracing back through Old French to Latin.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for spousal
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What does “spousal” mean?
The word “spousal” means relating to marriage or to a husband or wife. In plain terms, having to do with a spouse or with marriage.
How do you pronounce “spousal”?
“Spousal” is pronounced SPOW-zuhl (/ˈspaʊzəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “spousal” in a sentence?
Here is “spousal” used in a sentence: “The company extended spousal health benefits to same-sex partners.”
What part of speech is “spousal”?
“Spousal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “spousal” come from?
The word “spousal” comes from Latin. From spouse plus the adjective suffix "-al", ultimately tracing back through Old French to Latin.