Where does “connubial” come from?
Connubial comes from Latin connubialis, derived from connubium (marriage), which combines the prefix con- (together) with an unattested root relating to marriage.
connubial (English): Of or relating to the state of being married
Definitions
- Of or relating to the state of being married
Ancestry of “connubial”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | connubialis | — |
| 2 | Latin | connūbium | — |