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Meaning of SACRAMENTAL

Pronunciation:  `sakru'mentl

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 Definition: [adj]  of or relating to or involving a sacrament
 
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 Definition: 
  1. \Sac`ra*men"tal\, a. [L. sacramentalis: cf. F.
    sacramental, sacramentel.]
    1. Of or pertaining to a sacrament or the sacraments; of the
       nature of a sacrament; sacredly or solemnly binding; as,
       sacramental rites or elements.
    2. Bound by a sacrament.
             The sacramental host of God's elect.  --Cowper.
    
  2. \Sac`ra*men"tal\, n.
    That which relates to a sacrament. --Bp. Morton.
    
 

 

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