Main Entry: sac·ri·fi·cial

Pronunciation: \ˌsa-krə-ˈfi-shəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 1607

1 : of, relating to, of the nature of, or involving sacrifice
2 : of or relating to a metal that serves as an anode which is electrolytically consumed instead of another metal that is present

— sac·ri·fi·cial·ly \-shə-lē\ adverb