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sacrificialrelating to or involving sacrifice; done with the purpose of sacrificing oneself for others

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to or involving sacrifice; done with the purpose of sacrificing oneself for others

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

Korean meaning: 희생의, 제물의; 희생을 수반하는

Korean pronunciation: 새-크리-피-셜 (강세: 피)

Example Sentences

  • The superhero made a sacrificial decision to save the city, even though it meant giving up pizza night.
  • Her sacrificial efforts to help others always come before her own needs.
  • The ancient temple was built for sacrificial ceremonies dedicated to the gods.

sacrificial

ADJECTIVE

//ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl//

relating to or involving sacrifice; done with the purpose of sacrificing oneself for others

sacrificial concept
💡 Concept

Giving up something precious for others

sacrificial rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His sacrificial choice proves more beneficial than judicial comfort.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootsacrific
Suffix--ial

Origin

라틴어 'sacrificium'에서 유래했습니다. 'sacer(신성한)'와 'facere(만들다)'가 결합되어 '신성하게 만드는 행위', 즉 희생제의를 의미했습니다.

🎵Rhyme

beneficialjudicialcommercial
beneficial
judicial
commercial

🔗Collocations

sacrificial love
sacrificial lamb
sacrificial offering
sacrificial altar
sacrificial spirit
sacrificial ritual

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The superhero made a sacrificial decision to save the city, even though it meant giving up pizza night.

Her sacrificial efforts to help others always come before her own needs.

The ancient temple was built for sacrificial ceremonies dedicated to the gods.

😄 Fun example

He showed sacrificial devotion by giving up his favorite TV show to help his sister with homework.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

selflessaltruisticdevotedunselfishdedicated

Antonyms

selfishself-servinggreedy

Related

sacrificeofferingdevotiondedicationselflessness

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