Hieratic Definition & Meaning
hieratic
- adjective
- associated with the priesthood or priests; "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures"
- 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"
- noun
- a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests
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"papyrus hieratic"
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- What does hieratic mean?
- associated with the priesthood or priests; "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures" 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" a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests
- What part of speech is hieratic?
- Hieratic is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does hieratic have?
- Hieratic has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).