sabbatical
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sabbatical, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An extended break from one's regular work, often taken by academics or professionals to travel, study, or rest.
Synonyms
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How to use sabbatical
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin sabbaticus, ultimately from the same root as "Sabbath" — the idea of a period of rest built into a cycle.
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What does “sabbatical” mean?
The word “sabbatical” means an extended break from one's regular work, often taken by academics or professionals to travel, study, or rest. In plain terms, a planned extended leave from work, often a year, used for research, travel, or personal projects.
How do you pronounce “sabbatical”?
“Sabbatical” is pronounced suh-BA-tih-kuhl ([səˈbæɾɪk(ə)ɫ] in IPA).
How do you use “sabbatical” in a sentence?
Here is “sabbatical” used in a sentence: “She took a sabbatical to write her second novel.”
What part of speech is “sabbatical”?
Depending on how it is used, “sabbatical” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “sabbatical” come from?
The word “sabbatical” comes from Latin. From Latin sabbaticus, ultimately from the same root as "Sabbath" — the idea of a period of rest built into a cycle.
How many meanings does “sabbatical” have?
“Sabbatical” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an extended break from one's regular work, often taken by academics or professionals to travel, study, or rest.