postnuptial
|post-nup-tial|
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/poʊstˈnʌpʃəl/
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/pəʊstˈnʌpʃəl/
after marriage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'postnuptial' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'postnuptialis,' where 'post-' meant 'after' and 'nuptialis' meant 'pertaining to marriage.'
Historical Evolution
'postnuptialis' transformed into the English word 'postnuptial' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to after marriage,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period after marriage.
They signed a postnuptial agreement to settle their financial matters.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 14:04