adjective

matrimonial

mat-rih-MOH-nee-ul/ˌmætrɪˈməʊniəl/

Relating to marriage or married life.

The exchange of wedding rings marks a matrimonial commitment.

A bride and groom exchanging a wedding ring, making the connection to marriage immediately visible.

Etymology

matriLatinmother

+moniLatinstate or condition

+alLatinrelating to

The underlying Latin marriage term combines “mother” with a suffix for a state or condition, connecting wedlock with motherhood. The adjective applies that marriage term to things concerning marriage or married life.

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More examples

They discussed their matrimonial plans.
The novel explores matrimonial expectations.
The document set out the couple’s matrimonial arrangements.

Forms

matrimonial

Similar words

marital: Marital is the usual equivalent for relating to marriage; matrimonial often occurs in formal or legal contexts.
nuptial: Nuptial particularly concerns a wedding; matrimonial extends to married life.