Sabbatical: Meaning and Definition of

Sab•bat•i•cal

1. of or pertaining or appropriate to the Sabbath.
2. (l.c.) of or pertaining to a sabbatical year.
3. (l.c.) bringing a period of rest.

1. (l.c.) See
2. (l.c.) any extended period of leave from one's customary work, esp. for rest, to acquire new skills or training, etc.