Sacrificial

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /sækˈrɪfɪʃəl/

Definitions of sacrificial

noun a person or thing that is sacrificed

Example Sentences

A1 The sacrificial offering was made to the gods.

A2 The villagers performed a sacrificial ritual to ensure a good harvest.

B1 The ancient tribe believed in the power of sacrificial ceremonies.

B2 The archaeologists unearthed evidence of a sacrificial altar in the ruins.

C1 The historian studied the significance of sacrificial practices in ancient cultures.

C2 The philosopher pondered the ethics of sacrificial traditions throughout history.

adjective relating to or involving sacrifice

Example Sentences

A1 The villagers made a sacrificial offering to the gods.

A2 The ancient ritual involved a sacrificial lamb.

B1 The soldiers made a sacrificial march to protect their country.

B2 The team made a sacrificial decision to bench their star player for the greater good of the team.

C1 The sacrificial ceremony was a solemn and important event in the community.

C2 The sacrificial act of giving up her own dreams for her children's future was truly selfless.

Examples of sacrificial in a Sentence

formal The ancient ritual involved a sacrificial offering to appease the gods.

informal The villagers made a sacrificial gesture to thank their ancestors.

slang I can't believe you made such a sacrificial move in the game!

figurative She made a sacrificial decision to prioritize her family over her career.

Grammatical Forms of sacrificial

past tense

sacrificed

plural

sacrificials

comparative

more sacrificial

superlative

most sacrificial

present tense

sacrifices

future tense

will sacrifice

perfect tense

have sacrificed

continuous tense

is sacrificing

singular

sacrificial

positive degree

sacrificial

infinitive

to sacrifice

gerund

sacrificing

participle

sacrificing

Origin and Evolution of sacrificial

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'sacrificial' originated from the Latin word 'sacrificium', which is derived from 'sacer' meaning sacred and 'facere' meaning to make.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe rituals or ceremonies involving offerings to a deity, the term 'sacrificial' has evolved to also encompass acts or behaviors involving giving up something valuable for a higher purpose or cause.