sacramental
(adjective) of or relating to or involving a sacrament
Source: WordNet® 3.1
sacramental (comparative more sacramental, superlative most sacramental)
Used in, or relating to, a sacrament.
sacramental (plural sacramentals)
(Christianity, chiefly, Roman Catholicism) An object (such as holy water or a crucifix) or an action (such as making the sign of the cross) which is regarded as encouraging devotion and thus spiritually aiding the person who uses it.
Source: Wiktionary
Sac`ra*men"tal, a. Etym: [L. sacramentalis: cf. F. sacramental, sacramentel.]
1. Of or pertaining to a sacrament or the sacraments; of the nature of a sacrament; sacredly or solemny binding; as, sacramental rites or elements.
2. Bound by a sacrament. The sacramental host of God's elect. Cowper.
Sac`ra*men"tal, n.
Definition: That which relates to a sacrament. Bp. Morton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 November 2024
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