SACRAMENTAL

sacramental

(adjective) of or relating to or involving a sacrament

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

sacramental (comparative more sacramental, superlative most sacramental)

Used in, or relating to, a sacrament.

Noun

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



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