transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌhī-(ə-)ˈra-tik ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin hieraticus sacerdotal, from Greek hieratikos, from hierasthai to perform priestly functions, from hieros sacred; probably akin to Sanskrit iṣara vigorous
Date: 1669
1. : constituting or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing simpler than the hieroglyphic
2. : sacerdotal
3. : highly stylized or formal
hieratic poses
• hi·er·at·i·cal·ly -ti-k(ə-)lē adverb