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Sacrificial

Definition:

Adjective: Relating to or involving a sacrifice.

Adjective: Made as a sacrifice.

Adjective: Willingly giving up something for a greater cause or purpose.

Noun: A person or thing offered as a sacrifice.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Adjective: Relating to or involving a sacrifice.

Example sentences:

1. The ancient civilization practiced sacrificial rituals to appease the gods.
2. During the religious ceremony, the priest carried out the sacrificial offering.

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Sense 2:

Adjective: Made as a sacrifice.

Example sentences:

1. The priest prepared the sacrificial lamb for the ceremony.
2. She cooked a sacrificial feast to honor her ancestors.

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Sense 3:

Adjective: Willingly giving up something for a greater cause or purpose.

Example sentences:

1. The dedicated team made sacrificial efforts to complete the project on time.
2. She made a sacrificial decision to prioritize her family over her career.

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Sense 4:

Noun: A person or thing offered as a sacrifice.

Example sentences:

1. The ancient ceremony required a sacrificial to be chosen by the community.
2. According to the legend, the volcano erupted after the sacrificial was thrown into it.

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