matrimonial Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to the state of marriage
    married; marital.
    • marital status
    • marital fidelity
    • married bliss

WordNet

Mat`ri*mo"ni*al adjective
Etymology
L. matrimonialis: cf. F. matrimonial. See Matrimony.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to marriage; derived from marriage; connubial; nuptial; hymeneal; as, matrimonial rights or duties.
    If he relied upon that title, he could be but a king at courtesy, and have rather a matrimonial than a regal power. Bacon.
    Syn. -- Connubial; conjugal; sponsal; spousal; nuptial; hymeneal.

Webster 1913