Definitions
- Referring to the state of being married or the institution of marriage. - Talking about the legal or religious ceremony that formalizes a marriage. - Describing the relationship between two people who are married.
- Referring to the state of being married or the institution of marriage. - Talking about the legal or religious ceremony that formalizes a marriage. - Describing the relationship between two people who are married.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the state of being married or the institution of marriage.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the legal or religious ceremony that formalizes a marriage.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the relationship between two people who are married.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Matrimony is more formal than wedlock.
- 2Usage: Matrimony is less commonly used than wedlock.
- 3Connotation: Matrimony has a more serious and solemn connotation, while wedlock can have a more lighthearted or humorous tone.
Remember this!
Matrimony and wedlock are synonyms that refer to the state of being married or the institution of marriage. However, matrimony is more formal and less commonly used than wedlock. Matrimony emphasizes the motherly aspect of marriage, while wedlock emphasizes the contractual aspect of marriage. Both words can be used to describe the legal or religious ceremony that formalizes a marriage and the relationship between two people who are married.
