Definition

Relating to a period of rest or a break from work, often associated with a sabbatical year.

Example

After years of hard work, she took a sabbatic to travel and recharge her creativity.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new sabbatic program at work?

Yeah, I think it's great that they offer that now.

I could really use a sabbatic break after this project.

Definitely, it sounds like a perfect way to recharge!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sabbatic → It originates from the Latin 'sabbaticus' (meaning of the Sabbath), which in turn comes from the Greek 'sabbatikos' (meaning relating to the Sabbath), derived from 'sabbaton' (meaning Sabbath). The word 'sabbatic' refers to something that is related to the Sabbath, a day of rest in various religious traditions.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Sabbath' — 'sabbatic' means something that relates to that day of rest.

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