HIERATIC
\ha͡ɪ͡əɹˈatɪk], \haɪəɹˈatɪk], \h_aɪə_ɹ_ˈa_t_ɪ_k]\
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associated with the priesthood or priests; "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures"
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a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests
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written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing; "hieratic Egyptian script"
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adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal; "the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved"
By Princeton University
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associated with the priesthood or priests; "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures"
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a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests
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written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing; "hieratic Egyptian script"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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