sabbatical

See also: Sabbatical

English

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Etymology

From Latin sabbaticus +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /səˈbætɪkəl/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

sabbatical (not comparable)

  1. Relating to the Sabbath.
  2. Relating to a sabbatical.

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Noun

sabbatical (plural sabbaticals)

  1. An extended period of leave from a person's usual pursuits.
  2. A sabbatical year (ancient religious observance).

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