matrimonial
[ma-truh-moh-nee-uh l]
- of or relating to matrimony; marital; nuptial; connubial; conjugal.
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Origin of matrimonial
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Contemporary Examples
Mayefsky learned the tricks of the matrimonial trade under Sheresky, the 2010 complaint said.
Katie Holmes’s Hire of Attorney Allan E. Mayefsky Signals Hardball Strategy Against Tom CruiseChristine Pelisek, Rachel Krantz
July 3, 2012
Scott Dellamore, a schoolteacher from Rhinebeck, said the matrimonial madness has lately been haunting his dreams.
Scott Dellamore, a schoolteacher from Rhinebeck, said the matrimonial madness has been haunting his dreams lately.
Historical Examples
That is the matrimonial one, interrupted he, with a big voice—and to this gentleman.
Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
Had I a slighter notion of the matrimonial duty than I have, perhaps I might.
Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
Let her keep to her own matrimonial projects—if she has any.'
Little DorritCharles Dickens
Social precedent, the value in the matrimonial market, all rest upon it.
City of Endless NightMilo Hastings
It is very sure in expectancy, like the making of matrimonial matches.
matrimonial
- relating to marriagematrimonial troubles
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Word Origin and History for matrimonial
adj.
mid-15c., from Middle French matrimonial (14c.) and directly from Late Latin matrimonialis, from Latin matrimonium (see matrimony). Earlier as a noun meaning "a marriage" (late 15c.). Related: Matrimonially.
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