Noun
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a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics
used especially by the priests
- hieratic script
Adjective
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adhering to fixed types or methods
highly restrained and formal
"the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved"
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written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing
"hieratic Egyptian script"
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associated with the priesthood or priests
"priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"
"hieratic gestures"