sacrificialEnglishOxford New American Dictionarysacrificial /ˌsakrəˈfiSH(ə)l, ˌsækrəˈfɪʃ(ə)l / ▸ adjective relating to or constituting a sacrifice: an altar for sacrificial offerings. ▪ technical designed to be used up or destroyed in fulfilling a purpose or function. – DERIVATIVES sacrificially /ˌsakrəˈfiSHəlē, ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəli / adverb