Sabbatical
Americanadjective
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of or pertaining or appropriate to the Sabbath.
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(lowercase) of or relating to a sabbatical year.
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(lowercase) bringing a period of rest.
noun
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(lowercase) sabbatical year.
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(lowercase) any extended period of leave from one's customary work, especially for rest, to acquire new skills or training, etc.
adjective
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denoting a period of leave granted to university staff, teachers, etc, esp approximately every seventh year
a sabbatical year
sabbatical leave
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denoting a post that renders the holder eligible for such leave
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- Sabbatically adverb
- Sabbaticalness noun
- non-Sabbatic adjective
- non-Sabbatical adjective
- non-Sabbatically adverb
Etymology
Origin of Sabbatical
First recorded in 1605–15; equivalent to Greek sabbatikós (from sábbat(on) Sabbath + -ikos -ic ) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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For most people, it comes down to either taking an extended break, like a sabbatical; somehow subtracting duties from their current role; or transitioning to a less stressful position.
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A small share of companies offer a sabbatical — a long, purposeful break from work that generally lasts between six weeks and a year.
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A sabbatical may be the right move for you if you’re interested in continuing your education, mastering a new skill or even learning a new language, said Maggie Mistal, a career-change coach.
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Do you have enough money saved to pay these expenses during a sabbatical?
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Another factor to consider: Are there any big expenses coming up that coincide with your sabbatical or step-down?
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