English

Adjective

sacrificial ‎(not comparable)

1. Relating to sacrifice

   The 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

Translations

Catalan

Etymology

From Latin sacrificiālis.

Adjective

sacrificial m, f ‎(masculine and feminine plural sacrificials)

1. sacrificial

Related terms

• sacrificar
• sacrifici

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin sacrificiālis.

Adjective

sacrificial m, f ‎(plural sacrificiales)

1. sacrificial

Related terms

• sacrificar
• sacrificio