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1sabbatical
adjective sab·bat·i·cal \sə-ˈba-ti-kəl\
Definition of SABBATICAL
1
: of or relating to a sabbatical year
2
: of or relating to the sabbath <sabbatical laws>
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sab·bat·i·cal or sab·bat·ic \-tik\
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Origin of SABBATICAL
Late Latin sabbaticus, from Greek sabbatikos, from sabbaton
First Known Use: 1599
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2sabbatical
noun
: a period of time during which someone does not work at his or her regular job and is able to rest, travel, do research, etc.
Full Definition of SABBATICAL
1
: sabbatical year 2
2
: leave 1b
3
: a break or change from a normal routine (as of employment)
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First Known Use of SABBATICAL
1903
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