sacrament — A religious ceremony or ritual regarded as imparting divine grace, such as baptism or communion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A religious ceremony or ritual regarded as imparting divine grace, such as baptism or communion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsækrəmənt/
Example Sentences
- The priest explained that communion is not just bread and wine, but a sacred sacrament.
- My grandmother insists that receiving the sacrament will cure my laziness - if only it were that simple!
- The cathedral was packed with families gathering for the sacrament of confirmation.
sacrament
NOUN[/ˈsækrəmənt/]
A religious ceremony or ritual regarded as imparting divine grace, such as baptism or communion
Sacred religious ceremony at altar
Sacred document guides this holy sacrament moment
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin sacramentum, originally referring to a sacred oath taken by Roman soldiers when pledging allegiance. In Christian theology, it evolved to denote a religious rite or ceremony representing a sacred covenant or promise with God.
Breakdown
sacer- (sacred, holy) + -mentum (means, instrument, or act). The suffix -mentum denotes an action, state, or concrete manifestation of the root concept.
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📝Examples
“The priest explained that communion is not just bread and wine, but a sacred sacrament.”
“My grandmother insists that receiving the sacrament will cure my laziness - if only it were that simple!”
“The cathedral was packed with families gathering for the sacrament of confirmation.”
“He joked that coffee was his daily sacrament, but the pastor didn't find it amusing.”
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