sabbatical
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adjective \sə-ˈba-ti-kəl\Definition of SABBATICAL
1
: of or relating to a sabbatical year
2
: of or relating to the sabbath <sabbatical laws>
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sab·bat·i·cal or sab·bat·ic \-tik\
Origin of SABBATICAL
Late Latin sabbaticus, from Greek sabbatikos, from sabbaton
First Known Use: 1599
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2sabbatical
nounDefinition of SABBATICAL
1
: sabbatical year 2
2
: leave 1b
3
: a break or change from a normal routine (as of employment)
Examples of SABBATICAL
- Several professors will be taking sabbaticals this year.
- She recently returned to work after a two-year sabbatical from her acting career.
- Several professors will be on sabbatical this year.
First Known Use of SABBATICAL
1903
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