sacral

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adjective (1)

sa·​cral ˈsa-krəl How to pronounce sacral (audio) ˈsā- How to pronounce sacral (audio)
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: of, relating to, or lying near the sacrum
the sacral region of the spinal cord

sacral

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adjective (2)

sa·​cral ˈsā-krəl How to pronounce sacral (audio) ˈsa- How to pronounce sacral (audio)
: holy, sacred
sacral authority

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Adjective (2) sacral laws that have been passed down for generations
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The semi-precious carnelian stones also activate your sacral chakra for the win, making your mere presence an entire mood. — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 May 2025 During the surgery, the doctor found endometriosis near my sacral nerve—a group of nerves at the bottom of the spine that control movement of your lower body. — Katrina Martin, Health, 4 Mar. 2025 This gave her some quality of life again, but, by late 2024, doctors were still looking at long-term options and suggested a sacral nerve stimulator. — Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025 Treatments include various massages, cacao and coffee scrubs, wraps, reflexology, cranial sacral therapy, and facials. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sacral

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Etymology

Adjective (2)

Latin sacr-, sacer — more at sacred

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1767, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sacral was in 1767

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“Sacral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacral. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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sacral

1 of 2 adjective
sa·​cral ˈsak-rəl How to pronounce sacral (audio) ˈsā-krəl How to pronounce sacral (audio)
: of, relating to, or lying near the sacrum
the sacral region of the spinal cord

sacral

2 of 2 noun
: a sacral vertebra or sacral nerve
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