Sabbatical

Pronunciation: /səˈbætɪkəl/

Definitions of sabbatical

noun A period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked.

Example Sentences

A1 I am taking a sabbatical from work to travel around the world.

A2 During her sabbatical, she plans to learn a new language.

B1 He decided to use his sabbatical to pursue a passion project.

B2 The professor went on sabbatical to conduct research in a different country.

C1 After his sabbatical, he returned to work with a fresh perspective.

C2 The company offers paid sabbaticals to employees who have been with them for over five years.

Examples of sabbatical in a Sentence

formal The professor is taking a sabbatical to focus on their research.

informal My coworker is off on sabbatical, lucky them!

slang I wish I could take a sabbatical and just chill for a while.

figurative Sometimes taking a sabbatical from social media can be really refreshing.

Grammatical Forms of sabbatical

• past tense: sabbaticaled
• plural: sabbaticals
• comparative: more sabbatical
• superlative: most sabbatical
• present tense: sabbaticals
• future tense: will sabbatical
• perfect tense: have sabbaticaled
• continuous tense: is sabbaticaling
• singular: sabbatical
• positive degree: sabbatical
• infinitive: to sabbatical
• gerund: sabbaticaling
• participle: sabbaticaling

Origin and Evolution of sabbatical

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The word 'sabbatical' originated from the Hebrew term 'shabbat', meaning 'rest' or 'cease'. It is derived from the biblical practice of resting on the seventh day, known as the Sabbath.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'sabbatical' came to be used to describe a period of rest or leave granted to university professors, typically every seventh year, for the purpose of research or travel. It has since evolved to also refer to extended breaks or leaves of absence taken by professionals in various fields to recharge, reflect, or pursue personal interests.