Word: sacramentalism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sac
ra
men
tal
ism
Definition: The belief that observance of the sacraments is necessary for salvation, or belief in their efficacy.
Morphemes:
Affix: sacrament
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sacrō
Language: la
Decoded: sacro
Meaning: hallow, consecrate
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of ideologies expressing belief in the superiority of a certain class within the concept expressed by the root word, or a pattern of behavior or a social norm that benefits members of the group indicated by the root word. ( )
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.