adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ sa-kr ə - ' fi-sh ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 1607
1 : of, relating to, of the nature of, or involving sacrifice
2 : of or relating to a metal that serves as an anode which is electrolytically consumed instead of another metal that is present
– sac · ri · fi · cial · ly \ -sh ə -l ē \ adverb