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1. (adj.) hieratic
Also, hier&syl;ati&syl;cal. of or pertaining to priests or a priesthood; sacerdotal; priestly.
2. hieratic
of or designating a form of ancient Egyptian writing consisting of abridged forms of hieroglyphics, used by the priests in their records.
3. hieratic
fixed or formalized in style by tradition or convention:
hieratic sculptures.
Etymology: (1650–60; < L hierāticus < Gk hierātikós, der. of hierā-, var. s. of hierâsthai to perform priestly functions)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) hieratic, hieratic script
a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests
2. (adj) priestly, hieratic, hieratical, sacerdotal
associated with the priesthood or priests
"priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures"
3. (adj) hieratic
written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing
"hieratic Egyptian script"
4. (adj) hieratic
adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal
"the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) hieratic
consecrated to sacred uses; sacerdotal; pertaining to priests
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