Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sabbatical

[səˈbæɾɪk(ə)ɫ]

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.95 in modern English

Syllables: sab-bat-i-cal
IPA: [səˈbæɾɪk(ə)ɫ]

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Relating to the Sabbath.

adj

Relating to a sabbatical.

noun

An extended period of leave from a person's usual pursuits.

noun

A sabbatical year (ancient religious observance).

adj

Relating to the Sabbath

Example Sentences

"Gen Z is using micro-retirement to avoid burnout, find greater fulfillment in their work, and enhance their overall well-being. However, it’s not just Gen-Z: According to a survey from Side Hustles, 10% of workers are considering taking a micro-retirement and 75% thought employers should offer micro-retirement policies such as unpaid sabbaticals. […] Your employer may offer flexibility or the option to take a sabbatical."

Etymology

From Latin sabbaticus + -al.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: sabbaticus
Suffix: -al

Regional Pronunciation

American English: [səˈbæɾɪk(ə)ɫ]

Inflected Forms

Sabbatic (alternative) sabbaticals (plural)

Derived Forms

sabbatically unsabbatical presabbatical

Phrases

sabbatical leave sabbatical officer sabbatical year

Frequently Paired Words

Sabbatarian sabbatarianism Sabbath Sabbatism shabbat Shabbos

Synonyms

sabbatic sabbatical leave

Rhymes With

mathematical fanatical problematical viatical

Questions

How do you pronounce sabbatical?: The recorded pronunciation is [səˈbæɾɪk(ə)ɫ].
What does sabbatical mean?: Relating to the Sabbath.
Where does sabbatical come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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