Sacrificial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.fɪʃ.əl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sacrificial is an adjective meaning Relating to sacrifice.
Meaning
Relating to sacrifice.
More Meanings
- Used as a sacrifice.
Example Sentences
The ceremony involves the ritual slaying of a sacrificial lamb.
The old sacrificial well is still there, but animals aren't thrown into it to appease monsters anymore.
The sacrificial coating protects the hull, but because it takes the damage the hull doesn't, we must replace it annually.
Rabban Yoḥanan could have succumbed to despair like many at that time. Instead, he looked for alternatives to the sacrificial system, because he understood that it would take a long time to rebuild the Temple and the Jewish people needed other ways to worship God.
Word Forms
- sacrifical
Related Words
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