extramarital
|ex-tra-mar-i-tal|
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/ˌɛkstrəˈmærɪtəl/
outside marriage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extramarital' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'extra-' meaning 'outside' and 'maritalis' meaning 'of marriage'.
Historical Evolution
'extramaritalis' transformed into the modern English word 'extramarital'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'outside of marriage', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'involving a sexual relationship outside one's marriage'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving a sexual relationship outside one's marriage.
He was involved in an extramarital affair.
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