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1. hieratic

adjective. associated with the priesthood or priests.

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Antonyms

Etymology

  • hieraticus (Latin)
  • ἱερατικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

2. hieratic

adjective. adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • hieraticus (Latin)
  • ἱερατικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

3. hieratic

noun. a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests.

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Antonyms

Etymology

  • hieraticus (Latin)
  • ἱερατικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

Sentences with hieratic


1. Adjective
While hieroglyphs were written mainly on large stone monuments and wall reliefs, the hieratic script is essentially the "cursive form" of the ancient Egyptian language that was used by scribes for manuscripts and other documents.

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