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SPOUSAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does spousal mean? 

SPOUSAL (adjective)
  The adjective SPOUSAL has 2 senses:

1. of or relating to a weddingplay

2. relating to a spouseplay

  Familiarity information: SPOUSAL used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SPOUSAL (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to a wedding

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

bridal; nuptial; spousal

Context example:

marriage vows

Pertainym:

wedding (the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to a spouse

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

a fitting symbol of spousal love

Pertainym:

spouse (a person's partner in marriage)

Derivation:

spouse (a person's partner in marriage)


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