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postnuptial
[ pohst-nuhp-shuhl, -chuhl ]
adjective
- subsequent to marriage:
postnuptial adjustments.
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Pronunciation Note
See nuptial.
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Other Words From
- post·nuptial·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of postnuptial1
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Example Sentences
The relations both prenuptial and postnuptial between the sexes are of the strictest kind.
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The relations both antenuptial and postnuptial are of the most stringent character.
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The adult postnuptial molt, from July to December, is complete.
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The first postnuptial molt, the following summer, is complete and produces the adult winter plumage.
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At the first postnuptial molt, in August, they assume the adult winter plumage.
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