HIERATIC


Meaning of HIERATIC in English

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

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