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Many people you think are individual achievers in fact have either a strong spousal partner over many years or a business partner who's either in the background, not given enough publicity or less egocentric.
Michael Eisner

Meaning of "spousal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPOUSAL

spousal  [ˈspaʊzəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPOUSAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Spousal can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SPOUSAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of spousal in the English dictionary

The first definition of spousal in the dictionary is the marriage ceremony. Other definition of spousal is a wedding. Spousal is also of or relating to marriage.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPOUSAL


carousal
kəˈraʊzəl
counterproposal
ˈkaʊntəprəˌpəʊzəl
deposal
dɪˈpəʊzəl
disposal
dɪˈspəʊzəl
espousal
ɪˈspaʊzəl
exposal
ɪkˈspəʊzəl
hosel
ˈhəʊzəl
housel
ˈhaʊzəl
hyperarousal
ˌhaɪpərəˈraʊzəl
losel
ˈləʊzəl
mousle
ˈmaʊzəl
nousell
ˈnaʊzəl
nousle
ˈnaʊzəl
overarousal
ˌəʊvərəˈraʊzəl
proposal
prəˈpəʊzəl
re-arousal
ˌriːəˈraʊzəl
serosal
sɪˈrəʊzəl
supposal
səˈpəʊzəl
tousle
ˈtaʊzəl
touzle
ˈtaʊzəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPOUSAL

spotted sandpiper
spottedness
spotter
spotter plane
spottie
spottier
spottiest
spottily
spottiness
spotting
spotty
spousage
spousally
spouse
spouseless
spout
spouter
spouting
spoutless
spouty

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPOUSAL

accusal
arousal
causal
clausal
disabusal
excusal
first refusal
medusal
menopausal
multicausal
noncausal
occlusal
pausal
perimenopausal
perusal
postmenopausal
premenopausal
recusal
refusal
reperusal

Synonyms and antonyms of spousal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «spousal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPOUSAL

Find out the translation of spousal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of spousal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «spousal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

配偶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

conyugal
570 millions of speakers

English

spousal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

spousal
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الزوجي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

супружеское
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

esponsal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডিরেক্টরী কন্ট্রল ব্লক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

conjugale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Spousal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ehegatten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

配偶者の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

배우자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Spousal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vợ chồng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திருமண சடங்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विवाह
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sponsale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

współmałżonka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

подружнє
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

conjugal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συζυγική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

spousal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

makar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ekteskapelig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of spousal

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPOUSAL»

The term «spousal» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.711 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPOUSAL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «spousal» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «spousal» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about spousal

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QUOTES WITH «SPOUSAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word spousal.
1
Michael Eisner
Many people you think are individual achievers in fact have either a strong spousal partner over many years or a business partner who's either in the background, not given enough publicity or less egocentric.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPOUSAL»

Discover the use of spousal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to spousal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Spousal Bereavement in Late Life
This volume provides insightful analysis and theoretical interpretation of factors that contribute to a range of adjustment patterns among bereaved persons in late life.
Deborah S. Carr, Randolph M. Nesse, Camille B. Wortman, 2005
2
The Spousal Equivalent Handbook: A Legal and Financial Guide ...
A legal and financial guide to living together offers advice on making a cohabitation agreement, sharing expenses fairly, buying property together, planning for retirement or death, and dealing with the I.R.S. Reprint. 25,000 first printing ...
Johnette Duff, George C. Truitt, 1992
3
Stopping Domestic Violence: How a Community Can Prevent ...
This volume examines models of collaboration between personnel in social service agencies, women's centers, domestic violence programs, medical and mental health settings, and law enforcement.
Pamela J. Jenkins, Barbara Parmer Davidson, 2001
4
Life After Leaving: The Remains of Spousal Abuse
Both personal and theoretical, autoethnographic and analytical, this book offers a performative, arts-based narrative about the aftermath of abusive marriages, using the stories, drawings, songs of other women to compare with Tamas's own ...
Sophie Tamas, 2011
5
How Methamphetamine Abuse Affects Spousal Relationships: An ...
Metham- phetamine is a highly destructive substance and can destroy spousal relationships, employment relationships, and relationships with children, other family members and friends. “It is the leading contributor to marital dissatisfaction,  ...
Tracy S. Moore, 2011
6
Nurses Transforming the Spousal Caregiving Experience: ...
Findings from this study have important implications for nursing theory, practice, research, education and health care policy.
Carrie Edgerly MacLeod, 2008
7
Does Spousal Labor Smooth Fluctuations in Husbands' ...
This paper theoretically and empirically investigates the role of spousal labor in buffering transitory shocks to husbands' earnings.
‎2004
8
Divorce in the Golden Years: Estate Planning, Spousal ...
This manual details how to handle a divorcing couple's assets while also considering issues related to their age or length of their marriage.
Leslie Ann Shaner, 2010
9
The Effects of Individual, Family, Social, and Cultural ...
Theoretical Background Because spousal abuse has a complex etiology and many different possible causes and mediators, almost 15 theories have been used to explain violent behavior (Jasinski, 2001). Based on the distinction of causal ...
In Ju Cho, 2007
10
Surviving Your Divorce: A Guide To Canadian Family Law
A very controversial issue that has arisen in the area of spousal support is the ability to release the entitlement to spousal support. A spouse may wish to make a lump-sum one-time payment to another spouse in satisfaction of any and all ...
Michael G. Cochrane, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPOUSAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term spousal is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Glory Johnson wants $20K a month in spousal support from Brittney …
Glory Johnson is seeking temporary spousal support and attorney fees from Brittney Griner, who petitioned to annul their marriage. Court documents filed June ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
2
Social Security Q&A: Will Filing Early Reduce My Wife's Spousal
She has no work history so will qualify for spousal/dependent or survivor Social Security benefits only under my earnings. If I wait to collect my benefits, does the ... «Forbes, Jun 15»
3
Terrence Howard's Ex-Wife Accused Of Blackmail; 'Empire' Star …
The actor's ex-wife, Michelle Ghent, has a hefty agreement with Howard for spousal support and charges that he is behind on payments. The Oscar-nominated ... «International Business Times, Apr 15»
4
Alarming Number Of Women Think Spousal Abuse Is Sometimes OK
The cultural acceptance of spousal abuse can be so pervasive that in some countries, large majorities of women say it's acceptable. In Rwanda, 96 percent of ... «NPR, Mar 15»
5
49ers' Bruce Miller arrested on suspicion of spousal battery
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's office is investigating another case involving a 49er, this time misdemeanor spousal battery allegations against ... «Sacramento Bee, Mar 15»
6
How to Maximize Social Security With Spousal Benefits
Whether you're married, divorced or widowed, you can use spousal benefits to ... don't understand how to make the most of Social Security spousal benefits. «U.S. News & World Report, Mar 15»
7
'spousal visa' for drug smuggler
"On 15th May 2011 the husband was granted a spousal visa for 30 months. He came to this country and resided with the wife at her property." The judge said the ... «Daily Mail, Dec 14»
8
Recording Affecting "7th Heaven" Actor Stephen Collins' Ability to …
Kaplan said that means Collins should no longer provide $13,000 per month in spousal support. "Mr. Collins is hopeful he can be reunited with his life and future ... «NBC Southern California, Nov 14»
9
Stephen Collins hopes to terminate spousal support
Stephen Collins wants a judge to deny his estranged wife any future spousal support payments over the leak of audio in which the former “7th Heaven” star ... «Page Six, Nov 14»
10
Social Security Q&A: Is It True That My Spouse Can't Stop Receiving …
He collected spousal benefits so that his payments could continue growing. I cancelled mine after reading some advice that I should wait even though his Social ... «Forbes, Nov 14»

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