sacrificial

adjective

sac·​ri·​fi·​cial ˌsa-krə-ˈfi-shəl How to pronounce sacrificial (audio)
1
: of, relating to, of the nature of, or involving sacrifice
2
: of or relating to a metal that serves as an anode which is electrolytically consumed instead of another metal that is present
sacrificially adverb

Examples of sacrificial in a Sentence

their sacrificial acts of self-denial
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The ditches were then closed up with the sacrificial objects inside. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025 Now evidence of trip is found With so many remains found in one place, researchers agree this likely served as a sacrificial area in the Roman era, according to the study. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025 The sacrificial film is placed on top of the transistor chip, and a source of carbon is deposited on top. IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024 Climb through interior cathedrals housing ceramic and skeletal remains from ancient sacrificial ceremonies. Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sacrificial 

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sacrificial was in 1607

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“Sacrificial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacrificial. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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sacrificial

adjective
sac·​ri·​fi·​cial ˌsak-rə-ˈfish-əl How to pronounce sacrificial (audio)
: of or relating to sacrifice
sacrificially adverb
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