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sacrament

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered an outward sign of divine grace, instituted by Jesus Christ.

Pronunciation

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sakruhmuhnt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsækɹəmənt

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. christianity

    A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered (theology) an outward sign of divine grace, instituted by Jesus Christ.

  2. The consecrated Eucharist (especially the bread).

  3. in particular

    The Eucharist.

  4. by extension

    Anything regarded as possessing a sacred character or mysterious significance.

verb

  1. transitive

    To bind by an oath.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered (theology) an outward sign of divine grace, instituted by Jesus Christ.

Used this way, sacrament is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a religious use: it carries the weight of tradition and ceremony.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Formal and ceremonial
Usage feel
Formal and precise

Where it naturally appears

  • Religion/spirituality
  • Historical writing

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • sacrament of the eucharistnounCompound term

    A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine.

  • holy sacramentnounCompound term

    A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine.

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  • sacramentaladjectiveRelated term

    Of or relating to or involving a sacrament.

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