sacramental

noun

Synonyms of sacramental next

: an action or object (such as the rosary) of ecclesiastical origin that serves to express or increase devotion

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Sacramental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacramental. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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