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hieratic

/,h/aI//@/'r/&/t/I/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. associated with the priesthood or priests

    adj.pert

    Examples
    Hieratic gestures.
    Synonyms hieratical priestly sacerdotal

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing

    adj.pert

    Examples
    Hieratic Egyptian script.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. Consecrated to sacred uses; sacerdotal; pertaining to priests.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests

    noun.communication

    Synonyms hieratic script

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adjective satellite

  1. adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal

    adj.all

    Examples
    The more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

hierarchical data structurehierarchical menuhierarchical structurehierarchicallyhierarchismhierarchyhieratic scripthieraticalhierocracyhieroglyphhieroglyphichieroglyphical

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