MORGANATIC
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Morganatic.
Morganatic - as an adjective satellite
(of marriages) of a marriage between one of royal or noble birth and one of lower rank; valid but with the understanding that the rank of the inferior remains unchanged and offspring do not succeed to titles or property of the superior
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
left-handedMorganatic - as an adjective
Designating a marriage (or the wife involved) between a man of higher rank and a woman of lower rank, often having various legal repercussions (typically that such a wife has no claim on the husband's possessions or title). it was not an aspect of english law, but was common in other royal houses, especially in germany.
Example Sentences
"The prince's marriage to his commoner girlfriend was considered a morganatic."
"In a morganatic marriage, the wife does not receive the same titles and privileges as her husband."
"The royal family opposed the morganatic union due to the difference in social status."
"The nobleman's relatives were outraged by his morganatic marriage to a lady of lower birth."
"The princess had to renounce her titles and position to marry her morganatic husband."
Word Game Points
Is MORGANATIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, morganatic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MORGANATIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is MORGANATIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, morganatic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMORGANATIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is MORGANATIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, morganatic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMORGANATIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
