adj

sacrificial

SAK-rih-fihsh-uhl

Sacrificial (adj) means relating to or used in a sacrifice. Example: “The sacrificial altar stood at the center of the temple.”

adj

Relating to or used in a sacrifice.

"The sacrificial altar stood at the center of the temple."

Offered up or given up as a sacrifice.

"He was treated as a sacrificial pawn in the corporate reshuffle."

How to use sacrificial

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to a sacrifice, or being the thing sacrificed.

Common pairings

sacrificial lamb sacrificial altar sacrificial victim

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The _____ altar stood at the center of the temple.

From Latin sacrificialis, from sacrificium ("sacrifice").

Origin: Latin

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What does “sacrificial” mean?

The word “sacrificial” means relating to or used in a sacrifice. In plain terms, relating to a sacrifice, or being the thing sacrificed.

How do you pronounce “sacrificial”?

“Sacrificial” is pronounced SAK-rih-fihsh-uhl (/ˈsæk.ɹɪ.fɪʃ.əl/ in IPA).

How do you use “sacrificial” in a sentence?

Here is “sacrificial” used in a sentence: “The sacrificial altar stood at the center of the temple.”

What part of speech is “sacrificial”?

“Sacrificial” is an adjective.

Where does the word “sacrificial” come from?

The word “sacrificial” comes from Latin. From Latin sacrificialis, from sacrificium ("sacrifice").

How many meanings does “sacrificial” have?

“Sacrificial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or used in a sacrifice.