sacramental

[ sak-ruh-men-tl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a sacrament, especially the sacrament of the Eucharist.
2. powerfully binding:

   a sacramental obligation.

noun

1. Roman Catholic Church. an action, as the sign of the cross, a ceremony resembling a sacrament, or a sacred object, regarded as being instituted by the church rather than by Christ and serving as a means of receiving sanctifying grace.

sacramental

/ ˌsækrəˈmɛntəl; ˌsækrəmɛnˈtælɪtɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having the nature of a sacrament
2. bound by or as if by a sacrament

noun

1. RC Church a sacrament-like ritual action, such as the sign of the cross or the use of holy water

Derived Forms

• ˌsacraˈmentally, adverb
• sacramentality, noun

Other Words From

• sacra·mental·ly adverb
• sacra·mental·ness sacra·men·tali·ty noun
• nonsac·ra·mental adjective
• unsac·ra·mental adjective
• unsac·ra·mental·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of sacramental¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word sacrāmentālis. See sacrament, -al ¹

Example Sentences

There is nothing hard to that Christian, that doth rightly remember Christ Sacramental.

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Confession made to a layman, in default of a priest, is in some sort sacramental.

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All this seemed to be a sweet commentary on the text, and a most suitable forerunner of our intended sacramental service.

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This ordinary presence became an efficacious sacramental Presence owing to the promise of God.

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Mr. Tilton does drink wine upon sacramental and other proper occasions.

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Related Words

• angelic
• celestial
• eternal
• heavenly
• holy
• mystical
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• supernatural
• transcendent
• wonderful