hieratic

noun

a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics

adjective

adhering to fixed types or methods

written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing

associated with the priesthood or priests

Roots

hieroshier- · Greek · sacred atikos-atic · Greek · pertaining to

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The word hieratic breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: hier, from Greek hieros (“sacred”); and -atic, from Greek atikos (“pertaining to”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.