sabbatical Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a leave usually taken every seventh year
    sabbatical leave.
  2. adjective of or relating to the Sabbath
    sabbatic.
    • Friday is a sabbatical day for Muslims
  3. adjective of or relating to sabbatical leave
    • sabbatical research project

WordNet

Sab*bat"ic, Sab*bat"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Sabbatic
  • Sabbatical
)
Etymology
Gr. : cf. F. sabbatique.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the Sabbath; resembling the Sabbath; enjoying or bringing an intermission of labor.

Webster 1913