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hieratic

/ hieratic /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests
Type of:
hieroglyph hieroglyphic
adjective satellite Sense 2
adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal
"the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved"
Similar:
nonrepresentational
Domain:
fine arts beaux arts
adjective Sense 3
written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing
"hieratic Egyptian script"
Pertains to:
hieratic script
adjective Sense 4
associated with the priesthood or priests
"priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"
"hieratic gestures"
Pertains to:
priesthood
Semantic Complexity
56%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
1
Total Relationships
3
Times Searched
3
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Related Words

hieroglyph hieroglyphic nonrepresentational