conjugial

adjective

con·​ju·​gi·​al

kənˈjügēəl

: matrimonial

—used to distinguish the Swedenborgian conception of marriage as a spiritual union

Word History

Etymology

Latin conjugialis, from conjugium marriage (from conjug-, conjux husband, wife) + -ialis -ial

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