1. relating to or located near the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of the spine)
Usage: anatomy
2. relating to sacred rites or religious ceremonies
Usage: formal

Examples

• The patient complained of sacral pain after the fall.
• The doctor examined the sacral region of the spine.
• Sacral vertebrae fuse together to form the sacrum.
• The sacral nerves control bladder function.
• Ancient sacral rituals were performed at the temple.
• The sacral nature of the ceremony required special preparation.