sacral

1 of 2

adjective (1)

sa·​cral ˈsa-krəl  ˈsā- 

: of, relating to, or lying near the sacrum

the sacral region of the spinal cord

sacral

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adjective (2)

sa·​cral ˈsā-krəl  ˈsa- 

: holy, sacred

sacral authority

Synonyms of sacral

Adjective (2)

• sacred
• holy
• liturgical

Examples of sacral in a Sentence

Adjective (2)

sacral laws that have been passed down for generations

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

My pelvic floor was in the sacral chakra, associated with the color orange, the element of water, emotions, desires, relationships, and creativity, and governed by Parvati, the goddess of fidelity, fertility, and power. —Casey Johnston, Wired News, 20 Nov. 2025

This gave her some quality of life again, but, by late 2024, doctors were still looking at long-term options and suggested a sacral nerve stimulator. —Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025

The semi-precious carnelian stones also activate your sacral chakra for the win, making your mere presence an entire mood. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 May 2025

During the surgery, the doctor found endometriosis near my sacral nerve—a group of nerves at the bottom of the spine that control movement of your lower body. —Katrina Martin, Health, 4 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (2)

Latin sacr-, sacer — more at sacred

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1767, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sacral

• lumbosacral

Medical Definition

sacral

1 of 2 adjective

sa·​cral ˈsak-rəl  ˈsā-krəl 

: of, relating to, or lying near the sacrum

the sacral region of the spinal cord

sacral

2 of 2 noun

: a sacral vertebra or sacral nerve