matrimonial
pronunciation
How to pronounce matrimonial in British English:
UK [ˌmætrɪˈməʊniəl]
How to pronounce matrimonial in American English:
US [ˌmætrɪˈmoʊniəl]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to the state of marriage
Word Origin
- 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.
Example
- 1. Here 's a little advice that might help you avoid matrimonial discord .
- 2. Too damn right and why not after 30 or 40 years toiling at the matrimonial rock face ?
- 3. Matrimonial ads and websites where indian families search for suitable mates for their children usually mention the exact time of birth to check cosmic compatibility .
- 4. Kevin tierney , presiding judge over matrimonial cases in the connecticut judicial district that is home to many hedge funds , said postnups had become " rather common " in his court .
- 5. Kenneth p. altshuler , the president of the american academy of matrimonial lawyers , the divorce-attorney trade group , said such contracts were neither so absurd nor impractical as they might sound .