nuptials Meaning & Definition
/ˈnʌp.ʃəlz/
What Does Nuptials Mean?
Nuptials is a noun that means A wedding ceremony.
Nuptials in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈnʌp.ʃəlz/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | wedding and wedding ceremony |
| Plural | only |
Nuptials Definition (Noun)
- A wedding ceremony.
Synonyms of Nuptials
weddingwedding ceremony
Nuptials synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
nuptials pl (plural only)
Origin of Nuptials
From nuptial,[1] borrowed from Latin nūptiālis (“pertaining to marriage”), from nūptiae (“wedding”) (also plural only), from nūpta, from nūbō (“to marry, to take as husband”), from Proto-Indo-European *sneubho-, *snewbʰ- (“to marry, wed”).[2] Cognate with French noces and Italian nozze.
Pronouncing Nuptials
You say nuptials as /ˈnʌp.ʃəlz/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (nʌp).
Questions People Ask About Nuptials
What part of speech is nuptials?
Nuptials is a noun.
What is another word for nuptials?
Close synonyms of nuptials are wedding and wedding ceremony. See the full list of nuptials synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of nuptials?
The plural of nuptials is only.