matrimonial
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- matrimonially adverb
- nonmatrimonial adjective
- nonmatrimonially adverb
- prematrimonial adjective
- prematrimonially adverb
- unmatrimonial adjective
- unmatrimonially adverb
Etymology
Origin of matrimonial
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word mātrimōniālis. See matrimony, -al 1
Example Sentences
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“However, if the matrimonial pot does not meet the financial needs of both parties, the U.K. family court may consider splitting pre-marital assets acquired before marriage, as we explain below,” the law firm adds.
From MarketWatch
But their partnership and matrimonial bliss dissolves as soon as their sleds hit the track.
The singer returns to the matrimonial analogies to describe the myriad musicality and collabs of his storied solo career.
From Los Angeles Times
On Indian matrimonial site Jeevansathi, meaning "life partner" in Hindi, he started talking to a woman who said her name was Rekha Shah.
From BBC
In 1987, the magazine broke new ground by publishing interfaith matrimonial ads - a bold move in a community known for strict endogamy.
From BBC
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