Sacrificial

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.fɪʃ.É™l/, /ˈsæk.ɹə.fɪʃ.É™l/

Origin

From Latin sacrificiālis ("sacrificial"), from sacrificium ("sacrifice"), from sacrificus ("sacrificial"), from sacrificō ("sacrifice"), from sacer ("sacred, holy") + faciō ("do, make").

Full definition of sacrificial

Adjective

1. Relating to sacrificeThe old sacrificial well is still there, but animals aren't thrown into it to appease monsters anymore.
2. Used as a sacrifice.The sacrificial coating protects the hull, but because it takes the damage the hull doesn't, we must replace it annually.The ceremony involves the ritual slaying of a sacrificial lamb.

Derived terms

• sacrificially
• sacrificial anode