sacrificial

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of killing or surrendering something or someone, typically for religious or other moral reasons.

  - "The sacrificial lamb was offered to appease the gods."
  - "The king demanded a sacrificial tribute from the neighboring tribe."

• Noun or Adjective

  Something given up or surrendered, typically for the sake of something else.

  - "The athlete made a sacrificial play to save the game."
  - "The sacrificial anode protects the ship's hull."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sacrificial
offerative , commemorative , deliberative , contemplative

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Variants

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sacrificial , sacrificially , sacrificial lamb , sacrificial lambs

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Forms

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sacrifices, sacrificing, sacrificed

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Etymology

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From Old French 'sacrificer', from Latin 'sacrificium' - a making or doing sacred, from 'sacrare' - to make sacred.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that ancient Greeks often sacrificed animals by slitting their throats and catching the blood in a bowl?

2. The term 'sacrifice fly' in baseball refers to a fly ball hit deep enough to score a runner from third base.

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Related Concepts

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1. Atonement: The process of making amends for a wrong or injury, typically through some form of penance or reparation.

2. Offering: An object or action given to a deity as a mark of respect or in the belief that it will gain divine favor.

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Culture

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In various religions, the concept of sacrifice is essential for the atonement of sins and to appease the gods. In literature, the term 'sacrificial lamb' is used to describe an innocent victim, often a character, who is killed for the greater good.

How to Memorize "sacrificial"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene where an animal is being sacrificed on an altar. Visualize the act from start to finish.
   - Visualize the concept of giving up something valuable for a greater cause.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sacrificial' with the image of an altar and an offering.
   - Associate the word with the idea of making a sacrifice for someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym SACRIFICIAL: Sacrifice for the Common Good, Inspirational Acts of Courage and Love.

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