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hieratic meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of hieratic at MeaningMonkey.org. hieratic meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.HIERATIC noun
Definition of hieratic (noun)
- a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests
- synonyms: hieratic script
HIERATIC adjective
Definition of hieratic (adjective)
- associated with the priesthood or priests
- "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures"
- synonyms: hieratical, priestly, sacerdotal
- written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing
- "hieratic Egyptian script"
- adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal
- "the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet