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Sacrificial vs Sacrificable - What's the difference?

sacrificial | sacrificable |

As adjectives the difference between sacrificial and sacrificable

is that sacrificial is relating to sacrifice while sacrificable is that can be sacrificed; expendable.

sacrificial

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Relating to sacrifice
    • The old sacrificial well is still there, but animals aren't thrown into it to appease monsters anymore.
  • Used as a sacrifice.
    • The sacrificial coating protects the hull, but because it takes the damage the hull doesn't, we must replace it annually.
    The ceremony involves the ritual slaying of a sacrificial lamb.

    Derived terms

    * sacrificially * sacrificial anode

    sacrificable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That can be sacrificed; expendable.