I. mar·i·tal ˈmarəd. ə l, -ət ə l also ˈmer-; chiefly Brit məˈrīt ə l adjective
Etymology: Latin maritalis, from maritus husband + -alis -al — more at marry
1. : of or relating to marriage or the marriage state : conjugal
marital relationship
marital status
marital happiness
marital difficulties
2. : of or relating to a husband
• mar·i·tal·ly - ə lē, - ə li adverb
II. ma·ri·tal -d. ə l adjective
Etymology: marita + -al
: of, relating to, or being a marita