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