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hieratic

hi·er·at·ic
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hahy-uh-rat-ik, hahy-rat-]
    • /ˌhaɪ əˈræt ɪk, haɪˈræt-/
    • /haɪəˈrætɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-uh-rat-ik, hahy-rat-]
    • /ˌhaɪ əˈræt ɪk, haɪˈræt-/

Definitions of hieratic word

  • adjective hieratic Also, hieratical. of or relating to priests or the priesthood; sacerdotal; priestly. 1
  • adjective hieratic noting or pertaining to a form of ancient Egyptian writing consisting of abridged forms of hieroglyphics, used by the priests in their records. 1
  • adjective hieratic noting or pertaining to certain styles in art in which the representations or methods are fixed by or as if by religious tradition. 1
  • adjective hieratic highly restrained or severe in emotional import: Some of the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved. 1
  • noun hieratic ancient Egyptian hieratic writing. 1
  • noun hieratic Of or concerning priests. 1

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Origin of hieratic

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin hierāticus < Greek hierātikós pertaining to the priesthood, priestly, equivalent to hierā-, variant stem of hierâsthai to perform priestly functions (verbal derivative of hierós sacred; see hiero-) + -ikos -ic, with -t- by analogy with derivatives from agent nouns in -tēs (cf. athlete, athletic)

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Parts of speech for Hieratic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hieratic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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