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