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sacramental

IPA: /ˌsækrəˈmɛn.təl/

KK: /sækrəˈmɛntəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a religious ceremony that is considered sacred and important in certain faiths.

Example: The church held a sacramental service to bless the new altar.

noun

Definition: A religious act, object, or ceremony that is considered sacred and is used in worship, especially in some Christian traditions.

Example: The priest blessed the sacramental before the service began.

sacramentalism

IPA: //ˌsækrəˈmɛn.təl.ɪ.zəm//

KK: /sækrəˈmɛntəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief system that stresses the importance of sacraments in religious practice, suggesting that participating in these rituals is essential for receiving divine grace and salvation.

Example: Many churches that follow sacramentalism believe that the sacraments are vital for spiritual life.

sacred

IPA: //ˈseɪkrɪd//

KK: /ˈseɪkrɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is considered holy or deserving of great respect, often related to religion or worship.

Example: The temple is a sacred place for many people.

sacredly

IPA: /ˈseɪkrɪdli/

KK: /ˈseɪkrɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is considered holy or deserving of respect and reverence.

Example: The ancient rituals were performed sacredly, honoring the traditions of their ancestors.

sacredness

IPA: //ˈseɪkrədnəs//

KK: /ˈseɪkrədnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being holy or deserving respect and reverence.

Example: Many cultures have rituals that honor the sacredness of nature.

sacrifice

IPA: /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/

KK: /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give up something valuable or important for the sake of something else.

Example: He decided to sacrifice his free time to help his friend with the project.

noun

Definition: The act of giving up something important or valuable for the sake of something else that is considered more important.

Example: She made a great sacrifice by giving up her career to care for her family.

transitive verb

Definition: To give up something valuable or important for the sake of something else that is considered more important.

Example: She had to sacrifice her free time to help her family.

sacrificial

IPA: /ˌsækrɪˈfaɪʃəl/

KK: /sækrɪˈfaɪʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is given up or offered, often for a greater purpose or benefit.

Example: The community made a sacrificial offering to ensure a good harvest this year.

sacrificially

IPA: //sækrɪˈfɪʃəli//

KK: /sækrɪˈfaɪʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves giving up something valuable for the sake of something else.

Example: She sacrificially gave her time to help others in need.

sacrilege

IPA: /ˈsækrɪˌlɛdʒ/

KK: /ˈsækrɪˌlɛdʒ/

noun

Definition: An act of disrespect or violation against something that is considered sacred or holy.

Example: The vandalism of the ancient temple was seen as a sacrilege by the local community.

sacrilegious

IPA: /ˌsækrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

KK: /ˌsækrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

adjective

Definition: Showing disrespect or irreverence towards something that is considered sacred or holy.

Example: Many people found the artist's work to be sacrilegious because it depicted religious figures in a disrespectful manner.

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