sacrificial — relating 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/
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
Giving up something precious for others
His sacrificial choice proves more beneficial than judicial comfort.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'sacrificium', a compound of 'sacer' (sacred, holy) and 'facere' (to make or do). The word originally denoted the act of making something sacred, specifically the religious practice of offering something valuable to a deity.
Breakdown
sacrific- (from Latin sacrificium, meaning sacrifice) + -ial (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'of or relating to'). The suffix -ial transforms the noun into an adjective expressing the quality or nature of sacrifice.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“He showed sacrificial devotion by giving up his favorite TV show to help his sister with homework.”
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