sabbatical

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
16
Words With Friends
20
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/səˈbætɪkəl/
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/səˈbætɪkəl/ · [səˈbæɾɪk(ə)ɫ] (US)

Definition of sabbatical

5 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. (not-comparable)Relating to the Sabbath.
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adj

  1. (not-comparable)Relating to the Sabbath.
  2. (not-comparable)Relating to a sabbatical.
  3. (not-comparable)Relating to the Sabbath

noun

  1. An extended period of leave from a person's usual pursuits.
    “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.”
  2. A sabbatical year (ancient religious observance).

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Etymology

From Latin sabbaticus + -al.

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