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SABBATIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does sabbatic mean? 

SABBATIC (adjective)
  The adjective SABBATIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to the Sabbathplay

  Familiarity information: SABBATIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SABBATIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to the Sabbath

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

sabbatic; sabbatical

Context example:

Friday is a sabbatical day for Muslims

Pertainym:

Sabbath (a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims)


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