Meaning & use

marital

adjective·Academic

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Relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses.

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The couple sought marital counseling after years of miscommunication.

Marital problems can often be traced back to poor communication.

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Marital is often paired with words like 'status,' 'problems,' or 'bliss' in formal or clinical contexts.

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