Marital

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈmaɹɪtÉ™l/
• US IPA: /ˈmæɹɪdÉ™l/

Origin

From Middle French marital, and its source, Latin maritalis, from maritus ("husband").

Full definition of marital

Adjective

1. Pertaining to marriage.
2. (obsolete) Pertaining to a husband.

Derived terms

• postmarital
• premarital

Usage notes

Not to be confused with martial.

Anagrams

• martial, Martial