hieratic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting the ancient Egyptian sacred language and script, used for religious texts and inscriptions.

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Synonyms

priestly , sacerdotal

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Variants

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hieratic , hieratically

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Etymology

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From Greek hieratikos, from hieros 'sacred'.

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Trivia

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1. The hieratic script was used from around 2600 BCE to 332 BCE.

2. The hieratic script was written in a cursive style, which made it faster to write than hieroglyphics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hieroglyphics: An ancient Egyptian writing system consisting of logographic hieroglyphs and phonetic signs, used for monumental inscriptions as well as for religious texts and decree.

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In ancient Egypt, the hieratic script was used for administrative purposes, religious texts, and inscriptions on monuments. It was a simplified version of the hieroglyphic script and was written in cursive style.

How to Memorize "hieratic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the ancient Egyptian priests writing in the hieratic script on papyrus scrolls or temple walls.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hieratic' with the concept of ancient Egyptian religion and sacred texts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: HIERAtic stands for 'Hieroglyphics, Inscriptions, and Religious Texts'.

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