Where does “sabbatic” come from?
sabbatic (English) comes from English sabbatical, from Latin sabbaticus, from Ancient Greek σαββατικός, from Hebrew שַׁבָּת, from Akkadian šapattum — 15.
sabbatic (English): Alternative form of sabbatical
Definitions
- Alternative form of sabbatical
Ancestry of “sabbatic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | sabbatical | Relating to the Sabbath / sabbath; Relating to a... |
| 2 | Latin | sabbaticus | sabbatical |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | σαββατικός | — |
| 4 | Hebrew | שַׁבָּת | Sabbath, Shabbat; weekly day of rest; sabbath |
| 5 | Akkadian | šapattum | 15 |