ante-nuptial
|an-te-nup-tial|
C1
/ˌæntiˈnʌpʃəl/
before marriage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ante-nuptial' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ante nuptialis,' where 'ante-' meant 'before' and 'nuptialis' meant 'pertaining to marriage.'
Historical Evolution
'ante nuptialis' transformed into the English word 'ante-nuptial' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before marriage,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to events or agreements made before marriage.
They signed an ante-nuptial agreement to protect their assets.
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Last updated: 2025/02/15 04:18