Word: sacrifice
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: sac
ri
fice
Definition: To give away (something valuable) to get at least a possibility of gaining something else of value (such as self-respect, trust, love, freedom, prosperity), or to avoid an even greater loss.
Morphemes:
Affix: sacrifice
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To give away (something valuable) to get at least a possibility of gaining something else of value (such as self-respect, trust, love, freedom, prosperity), or to avoid an even greater loss.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sacer
Language: la
Decoded: sacer
Meaning: sacred, holy
Affix: faciō
Language: la
Decoded: facio
Meaning: do, make