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
1
Relating to or used in a sacrifice.
"The sacrificial coating protects the hull, but because it takes the damage the hull doesn't, we must replace it annually."
"The old sacrificial well is still there, but animals aren't thrown into it to appease monsters anymore."
"The ceremony involves the ritual slaying of a sacrificial lamb."
"The sacrificial altar stood at the center of the temple."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishRelating to a sacrifice, or being the thing sacrificed.
Common pairings
sacrificial lamb
sacrificial altar
sacrificial victim
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Etymology
From Latin sacrificialis, from sacrificium ("sacrifice").
Rhymes for sacrificial
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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.
