Meaning & use
marital
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Relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses.
See it in a sentence
The couple sought marital counseling after years of miscommunication.
Marital problems can often be traced back to poor communication.
A note on using this word
Marital is often paired with words like 'status,' 'problems,' or 'bliss' in formal or clinical contexts.
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