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(satellite adjective) (fine arts) adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal; "the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved" |
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(adjective) written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing; "hieratic Egyptian script" |
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(noun) a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests |
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Synonyms: hieratic script |
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Related Words: hieroglyph, hieroglyphic |
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(adjective) associated with the priesthood or priests; "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures" |
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Synonyms: hieratical, priestly, sacerdotal |
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