hieratical

hi·er·at·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-uh-rat-ik, hahy-rat-]
- /ˌhaɪ əˈræt ɪk, haɪˈræt-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-uh-rat-ik, hahy-rat-]
- /ˌhaɪ əˈræt ɪk, haɪˈræt-/

Definitions of hieratical word

adjective hieratical Also, hieratical. of or relating to priests or the priesthood; sacerdotal; priestly. 1
adjective hieratical noting or pertaining to a form of ancient Egyptian writing consisting of abridged forms of hieroglyphics, used by the priests in their records. 1
adjective hieratical noting or pertaining to certain styles in art in which the representations or methods are fixed by or as if by religious tradition. 1
adjective hieratical highly restrained or severe in emotional import: Some of the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved. 1
noun hieratical ancient Egyptian hieratic writing. 1
noun hieratical Alternative form of hieratic. 1

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Origin of hieratical

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < Latin hierāticus < Greek hierātikós pertaining to the priesthood, priestly, equivalent to hierā-, variant stem of hierâsthai to perform priestly functions (verbal derivative of hierós sacred; see hiero-) + -ikos -ic, with -t- by analogy with derivatives from agent nouns in -tēs (cf. athlete, athletic)

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Parts of speech for Hieratical

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hieratical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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