hieratic has definitions from the fields of linguistics,fine art
1
[ adjective ] (fine arts) adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal

Examples

"the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved"

2
[ adjective ] written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing

Examples

"hieratic Egyptian script"

3
[ adjective ] associated with the priesthood or priests

Examples

"priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments" "hieratic gestures"

4
[ noun ] (linguistics) a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests

Synonyms

hieratic_script

Related terms

hieroglyph

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