sacrificialEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishsacrificial /ˌsakrɪˈfɪʃl / ▸ 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 /sakrɪˈfɪʃ(ə)li / adverb