Hyphenation of hieratic

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word hieratic? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

hi-er-at-ic

Definitions of hieratic:

1.
A cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics
Used especially by the priests
2.
Associated with the priesthood or priests
Priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments Hieratic gestures
3.
Written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing
Hieratic Egyptian script
4.
Adhering to fixed types or methods
Highly restrained and formal The more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved

Synonyms of hieratic:

adj priestly, hieratical, sacerdotal, profession, community
adj hieroglyph, hieroglyphic
adj nonrepresentational
nounhieratic script, hieroglyph, hieroglyphic

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