Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z sacrificant One who makes a sacrifice. sacrificati In the early Christian church, those who sacrificed to idols in persecution, but returned as penitents afterwards. sacrification the act of a sacrifice sacrificator sacrificant, sacrificer sacrificatory of or relating to sacrifice sacrificature Sacrifice. sacrifice Originally, the killing (and often burning) of a human being or an animal as an offering to a deity; later, also the offering of an object to a deity. sacrificeability The quality of being sacrificeable. sacrificeable able to be sacrificed sacrificeless Without (religious) sacrifice. sacrificer Someone who sacrifices, one who makes a sacrifice. sacrificial Relating to sacrifice. sacrificialism A policy or approach based on sacrifice. sacrificiality The quality of being sacrificial. sacrificially In a sacrificial manner. sacrificialness The quality of being sacrificial. sacrificingly In a sacrificing manner. sacrifier The individual or group that is to receive the practical benefits of the sacrifice. sacrilege Desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something regarded as sacred. sacrileger One who commits sacrilege. sacrilegio Profane use of a sacred object. sacrilegious Committing sacrilege; acting or speaking very disrespectfully toward what is held to be sacred. sacrilegiously In a sacrilegious manner; done without proper respect. sacrilegiousness The quality of being sacrilegious. sacrilegist Someone guilty of sacrilege; a sacrilegious person. sacrilicious Producing pleasure through the violation of taboos. sacring Consecration of the Eucharist. sacrist A sacristan. sacristan The person who maintains the sacristy and the sacred objects it contains. sacristanry The duties or position of a sacristan. sacristry Synonym of sacristanry. sacristy A room in a church where sacred vessels, books, vestments, etc. are kept. Sometimes also used by clergy to prepare for worship or for meetings. sacroanterior Having the sacrum facing anteriorly or anterolaterally. sacrocaudal Of or pertaining to the sacrum and the tail sacrococcygeal Having to do with the sacrum and coccyx. sacrococcygectomy Surgical removal or excision of the sacrum and coccyx. sacrococcyx A bone formed by fusion of the sacrum and coccyx sacrocolpopexy Surgical fixation of the prolapsed uterus or vagina to the sacrum, as a surgical procedure for repairing pelvic organ prolapse. sacrocostal Relating to the sacrum and the ribs sacrodorsal Relating to the sacrum and the back sacrodynia Pain in the sacral region; sacralgia. sacrofanite A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal colorless mineral containing aluminum, calcium, carbon, chlorine, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, silicon, sodium, and sulfur. sacrofemoral Relating to the sacrum and femur. sacroiliac Relating to the sacrum and ilium, or to the region of the lower back where they are located. sacroiliitis inflammation of the sacroiliac joint sacrolateral Having the sacrum facing laterally. sacrolumbalis A muscle that is inserted, by flattened tendons, into the inferior borders of the angles of the lower six to nine ribs. sacrolumbar Of or pertaining to the sacrum and lumbar vertebrae, the loins. sacropelvic Relating to the sacrum and pelvis. sacroperineal Relating to the sacrum and perineum. sacropictorial Relating to sacred pictures. sacroposterior Having the sacrum facing posteriorly or posterolaterally. sacropubic Of or pertaining to the sacrum and the pubes. sacrorectal Of or pertaining to the sacrum and the rectum. sacrosanct Beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable. sacrosanctity The quality of being sacrosanct. sacrosanctly In a sacrosanct way. sacrosanctness The property or quality of being sacrosanct. sacrosanctum A holy place. sacrosciatic Of, relating to, or affecting the sacrum and ischium. sacrosecular Having both sacred and secular aspects. sacrospinal Of, relating to, or affecting the sacrum and the spinal column above it. sacrospinalis The erector spinae, a muscle group of the back in humans and animals. sacrospinous Pertaining to the sacrum and spine. sacrotransverse Having the sacrum facing transversely (i.e. laterally). sacrotuberous Pertaining to, or connecting, the sacrum and the tuberosity of the ischium. sacrouterine Synonym of uterosacral. sacrovaginal Relating to the sacrum and vagina. sacrovertebral Relating to, or affecting the sacrum and the vertebrae above it. sacrum A large triangular bone at the base of the spine, located between the two ilia (wings of the pelvis) and formed from vertebrae that fuse in adulthood. sacsin A protein implicated in autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of the Charlevoix Saguenay (ARSACS) sactibiotic A sactipeptide with antimicrobial activity. sactipeptide A kind of peptide containing intramolecular linkages between the sulfur of cysteine residues and the alpha carbon of another residue in the peptide. Sacto Sacramento, California. Sactown The city of Sacramento, California, United States. sacubitril An antihypertensive drug used in combination with valsartan to treat heart failure. sacubitrilat The active metabolite of the antihypertensive drug sacubitril. sad Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful. sada Plain, without spices or stuffing. Sadachbia Gamma Aquarii, a suspected binary star system in the constellation of Aquarius. Sadaghdar A surname from Persian. Sadakhlo A village in Georgia, near the border of Armenia. Sadako A female given name from Japanese. Sadalmelik Alpha Aquarii, a star in the constellation of Aquarius. Sadalsuud Beta Aquarii, a star in the constellation of Aquarius. sadanagaite A monoclinic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, potassium, silicon, sodium, and titanium. Sadang A river of Sulawesi in South Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Sadanga A municipality of Mountain Province, Philippines. sadaqa Alms, charity. Sadat A surname from Arabic sadboi A young man who is open about his emotions, especially his feeling sad about failed relationships and unrequited love, and channels his sadness artistically. sadcase A pathetic, unfashionable or socially inept person. sadcom A sad comedy. sadcore A form of alternative rock characterised by bleak lyrics, downbeat melodies and slow tempos. SADD A surname from Middle English. Saddam A male given name from Arabic of Arabic usage. Saddamism Support for Saddam Hussein or his government or policies. Saddamist A follower of Saddam Hussein or an advocate of his policies. Saddar A Persian work that is a summary of the Zend-Avesta. sadden To make sad or unhappy. saddener That which saddens. saddening Causing feelings of sadness. saddeningly So as to cause sadness. saddie Something or someone sad. saddies The act or state of being sad; sadness. Saddington A surname. saddish Somewhat sad. saddle A seat for a rider, typically made of leather and raised in the front and rear, placed on the back of a horse or other animal, and secured by a strap around the animal's body. saddleback A saddle-shaped ridge forming a shallow pass between two peaks. saddlebackite A hexagonal grayish white mineral containing bismuth, lead, sulfur, and tellurium. saddlebag A covered pouch, usually one of a pair, laid across the back of a horse, donkey, or mule behind its saddle, or hanging over the rear wheel of a motorcycle; often made of leather or (on a motorcycle) a rigid material. saddlebill Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis, a large wading bird in the stork family, found in parts of Africa. saddlebred A horse of the American Saddlebred breed. saddlebum Synonym of saddle tramp. saddlecloth A blanket placed under a saddle, a saddle blanket. saddled Wearing a saddle. saddleflap One of a pair of flat pieces of leather that hang down on the sides of a horse saddle, designed to protect the rider's legs and keep horse sweat away from the rider. saddlehorn A protruding part of a saddle to which a rope can be tied to control the neck of the animal. saddleleaf Synonym of tulip tree (“Liriodendron tulipifera”). saddleless Without a saddle. saddlelike Resembling a saddle. saddlemaker Person who makes saddles, saddler saddlenose A deformity resulting from the collapse of the bridge of the nose, associated with certain diseases and with the use of cocaine. saddler Someone who makes, repairs and sells saddles, harnesses etc. saddlerock A kind of large oyster. saddleroom A room that stores saddlery and horse tacks. saddlery The trade or craft of a saddler. saddleskirt The portion of a saddle that covers the flank of a horse. saddlesore Suffering from chafing by a saddle (due to excessive riding). saddlesoreness The quality of being saddlesore. saddletank A style of tank locomotive in which the water tank sits on top of the boiler like a saddle. saddlewise In the manner of a saddle. Saddleworth A civil parish and moor (Saddleworth Moor) in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. saddling The act of placing a saddle on an animal. saddo A pathetic or socially inept person; a nerd. Sadducaic Sadducean. Sadducaical Sadducean. Sadducean Of, like, or pertaining to the Sadducees. Sadducee A member of an ancient Jewish sect possibly formed as a political party in the 2nd century BCE and existing until around the 1st century CE. Sadduceeic Sadducean. Sadduceeism The practices, beliefs, or characteristics of the Sadducees. Sadducize to make a Sadducee; to conform to Sadduceeism. sade To tire, weary. Sadean Of or pertaining to the Marquis de Sade (1740-1814), French novelist, or his writings, particularly sadomasochistic erotica. Sadeek A surname. Sadeghi A surname from Persian. Sadegholvad A surname from Persian. Sadeh an Iranian winter festival Sadeigh A female given name, variant of Sadie. Sadek A surname.