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- [kuh-noo-bee-uh l, -nyoo-]
- /kəˈnu bi əl, -ˈnyu-/
- /kəˈnjuː.bi.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-noo-bee-uh l, -nyoo-]
- /kəˈnu bi əl, -ˈnyu-/
Definitions of connubial word
- adjective connubial of or relating to marriage; conjugal 3
- adjective connubial of marriage or the state of being married; conjugal 3
- adjective connubial of marriage or wedlock; matrimonial; conjugal: connubial love. 1
- noun connubial Of or relating to marriage or the relationship of husband and wife; conjugal. 1
- adjective connubial relating to marriage 1
- adjective connubial Of or relating to the state of being married. 0
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Origin of connubial
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Medieval Latin connūbiālis, Latin cōnūbiālis, equivalent to cōnūbi(um) (cō- co- + nūb(āre) to marry + -ium -ium) + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Connubial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
connubial popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for connubial
adj connubial
- conjugal — Conjugal means relating to marriage or a married couple's relationship , especially their sexual relationship.
- married — united in wedlock; wedded: married couples.
- matrimonial — of or relating to matrimony; marital; nuptial; connubial; conjugal.
- nuptial — of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony: the nuptial day; nuptial vows.
- wedded — united in matrimony; married: the wedded couple; a wedded woman.
adjective connubial
- marital — Of or relating to marriage or the relations between husband and wife.
Antonyms for connubial
adjective connubial
- unmarried — united in wedlock; wedded: married couples.
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