Dictionary Check: hieratic

"hieratic" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
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Definition

adjective

associated with the priesthood or priests

Example: "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"
adjective

written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing

Example: "hieratic Egyptian script"
adjective

adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal

Example: "the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved"
noun

a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests

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