sacramental — relating 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
In this rental chapel, mental prayers become sacramental.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“She approached her grandmother's recipe book with sacramental care.”
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