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sacramentalrelating to or constituting a sacrament; having a sacred or spiritual significance

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to or constituting a sacrament; having a sacred or spiritual significance

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsækrəˈmentl/

Example Sentences

  • The wedding ring has sacramental value beyond its monetary worth.
  • He treated his morning coffee with almost sacramental reverence.
  • The baptismal water holds sacramental meaning for Christians.

sacramental

ADJECTIVE

[/ˌsækrəˈmentl/]

relating to or constituting a sacrament; having a sacred or spiritual significance

Sacred communion ceremony
💡 Concept

Sacred communion ceremony

In this rental chapel, mental prayers become sacramental.
🎵 Rhyme

In this rental chapel, mental prayers become sacramental.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌsækrəˈmentl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌsækrəˈmentl/

🌳Etymology

Rootsacrament
Suffix--al

Origin

Derived from Latin 'sacramentum', meaning a sacred oath or sacrament. Originally used by Roman soldiers as a term for loyalty oaths, the word later evolved in Christian theology to denote sacred religious rites and ceremonies.

Breakdown

sacramentum (sacred oath, from sacra- meaning sacred) + -al (adjective suffix forming an adjective from a noun).

🎵Rhyme

mentalrentaldental
mental
rental
dental

🔗Collocations

sacramental wine
sacramental bread
sacramental ceremony
sacramental significance
sacramental nature
sacramental theology

📝Examples

The wedding ring has sacramental value beyond its monetary worth.

😄 Fun example

He treated his morning coffee with almost sacramental reverence.

The baptismal water holds sacramental meaning for Christians.

😄 Fun example

She approached her grandmother's recipe book with sacramental care.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

sacredholyblessedconsecratedsanctified

Antonyms

secularprofanemundane

Related

sacramentritualceremonialliturgicalspiritual

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