connubial

The definition of connubial is the state of being married.

(adjective)

An example of connubial is the relationship between a woman and her husband.

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See connubial in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of marriage or the state of being married; conjugal

Origin: L conubialis < conubium, marriage < com-, together + nubere, to marry: see nubile

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See connubial in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Relating to marriage or the married state; conjugal.

Origin:

Origin: Latin cōnūbiālis

Origin: , from cōnūbium, marriage

Origin: : com-, com-

Origin: + nūbere, to marry

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Related Forms:

  • con·nuˈbi·al·ism, con·nuˌbi·alˈi·ty (-ălˈĭ-tē) noun
  • con·nuˈbi·al·ly adverb

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