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sabbatical


Meanings
  • noun

    A period of rest or leave granted to an employee or student, typically one taken for the purpose of study or travel.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with sabbatical
aberrational , administrational , calibrational , comprehensional , conjugational , constitutional , contemplational , deliberational , devotional , distributional , educational , emotional , factualational , formational , functional , historical , intellectual , judicial , judgmental , legal , logical , mathematical , meditational , mental , methodical , moral , notional , observational , operational , practical , procedural , rational , regional , relational , spatial , tactical , technical , theoretical , temporal , theological , vocational , volitional
Variants
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sabbatic , sabbatical , sabbaticals , sabbatical leave , sabbatical year , sabbatical years
Etymology
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From Old French sabbatical, from sabbat, sabbatum Sabbath, from Latin sabbatum 'Sabbath'.


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  1. The term 'sabbatical' is derived from the Latin word 'sabbatum,' which means 'Sabbath'.

  2. The concept of a sabbatical can be traced back to ancient civilizations, including the Babylonians and the Greeks.

  3. A sabbatical is not always a paid leave; in some cases, individuals may have to use their own savings or seek external funding to cover their expenses.


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  1. study abroad: A type of sabbatical where individuals travel to another country to study, research, or gain international experience.

  2. research sabbatical: A sabbatical specifically granted to researchers, scientists, or scholars to focus on their research without teaching or administrative duties.

  3. sabbatical year: A biblical concept referring to the seventh year when the land was allowed to rest and debts were forgiven.


Culture
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The sabbatical is a concept deeply rooted in various cultures, particularly in academia and professional fields. It is often seen as an opportunity for personal growth, exploration, and rejuvenation. In literature, sabbaticals have been depicted as transformative experiences that lead to new perspectives and insights. For instance, Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court' describes the protagonist's sabbatical in the past as a means of gaining knowledge and mastery over different skills.

How to Memorize "sabbatical"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person taking a break from their daily routine, traveling to new places, and engaging in meaningful experiences.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sabbatical' with the idea of a break, rest, or time for personal growth and exploration.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the SABBATICAL acronym: 'S' for Sabbath, 'A' for Allowance, 'B' for Break, 'B' for Boost, 'A' for Adventure, 'T' for Travel, 'I' for Inspiration, and 'C' for Comfort.


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