mindmap root((婚姻)) matrimonial, marital applies to whatever has to do with marriage and the married state: enjoyed 40 years of ~ bliss; a ~ relationship based on mutual trust and understanding. conjugal specifically applies to married persons and their relations: inmates of the prison now have ~ rights. connubial refers to the married state: a ~ contract of no legal standing. nuptial usually refers to marriage or to the marriage ceremony: busy all week with the ~ preparations.