Definition of Hieratic

Adjective: hieratic  ,hI-u'ra-tik

  1. Associated with the priesthood or priests
    "hieratic vestments";
    - priestly, hieratical, sacerdotal
     
  2. Written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing
    "hieratic Egyptian script"
     
  3. (fine arts) adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal
    "the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved"
Noun: hieratic  ,hI-u'ra-tik
  1. A cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests
    - hieratic script

See also:
hierarchy
hieratical

Anagrams containing the word hieratic

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