sacramental

UK: ˌsækrəˈmentl | US: ˌsækrəˈmentl

Definition
  1. adj. relating to or constituting a religious sacrament

  2. adj. having the sacred character of a sacrament

  3. n. (in Christianity) an object or rite regarded as having sacred significance

Structure
sacrament <sacred rite>al <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word "sacramental" derives from the Latin sacramentum (a solemn oath or sacred rite), which itself comes from sacrare (to consecrate) + mentum (noun suffix indicating means or result). The root sacr- (holy) traces back to Proto-Indo-European sak- (to sanctify). Over time, "sacrament" evolved in Christian theology to denote rituals like baptism or communion, and the suffix -al was added to form an adjective describing things pertaining to these rites.

Examples
  1. The priest explained the sacramental significance of the Eucharist.

  2. Holy water is considered a sacramental in many Christian traditions.

  3. Their marriage had both legal and sacramental validity.

  4. The church displayed ancient sacramental vessels during the exhibition.

  5. She cherished the sacramental nature of her daily prayers.