— Sabbatically , adv. — Sabbaticalness , n.
/seuh bat"i keuhl/ , adj.
1. of or pertaining or appropriate to the Sabbath.
2. ( l.c. ) of or pertaining to a sabbatical year.
3. ( l.c. ) bringing a period of rest.
n.
4. ( l.c. ) See sabbatical year .
5. ( l.c. ) any extended period of leave from one's customary work, esp. for rest, to acquire new skills or training, etc.
Also, Sabbatic .
[ 1605-15; sabbatikós ( sábbat ( on ) SABBATH + -ikos -IC) + -AL 1 ]