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English

Etymology

From Latin martialis of Mars (Roman god of war)

Pronunciation

Homophones

Adjective

martial (not comparable)

Positive martial

Comparative not comparable

Superlative none (absolute)
  1. Of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike.
  2. Relating to or connected with the armed forces or the profession of arms or military life.
  3. Characteristic of or befitting a warrior; having a military bearing; soldierly, soldierlike, warriorlike.

Derived terms

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French

Etymology

From Latin martialis of Mars (Roman god of war)

Adjective

martial m. (f. martiale, m. plural martiaux, f. plural martiales)

  1. martial

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