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The definition of conjugal is relating to marriage or a relationship.

(adjective)

An example of conjugal used as an adjective is the phrase "conjugal relations" which means a physical, sexual relationship between a married couple.

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adjective

of marriage or the relation between husband and wife; matrimonial; connubial

Origin: L conjugalis < conjunx, conjux, husband or wife < com-, together + base akin to L jugum, yoke, jungere, join

Related Forms:

conjugality noun
conjugally adverb

See conjugal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to marriage or the relationship of spouses.

Origin:

Origin: Latin coniugālis

Origin: , from coniūnx, coniug-, spouse

Origin: , from coniungere, to join in marriage; see conjoin

Related Forms:

conˌju·galˈi·ty (-gălˈĭ-tē) noun

conˈju·gal·ly adverb

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