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Definition of conjugal

conjugal

/ˈkɑːndʒəɡəl/
con · ju · gal
Adverb:conjugally
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1

Relating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple.

Example

"The legal code outlines the mutual obligations and conjugal rights of both spouses."

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• Rhymes for conjugal

• Nearby Words

conjoined
conjoint
conjointly
conjugal
conjugate
conjugated
conjugation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French conjugal or directly from Latin coniugālis ('relating to marriage'), from coniūnx ('spouse'), derived from con- ('together') and iugum ('yoke'), reflecting the ancient metaphor of married partners being yoked together.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conjugal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conjugal
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