liturgical
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dʒɪAlso, li·tur·gic.
Origin:
1635–45; < Medieval Latin lītūrgic(us) < Late Greek leitourgikós ministering (leitourg(ós) minister + -ikos -ic; see liturgy) + -al1
1635–45; < Medieval Latin lītūrgic(us) < Late Greek leitourgikós ministering (leitourg(ós) minister + -ikos -ic; see liturgy) + -al1
Related forms
li·tur·gi·cal·ly, adverb
an·ti·li·tur·gic, adjective
an·ti·li·tur·gi·cal, adjective
an·ti·li·tur·gi·cal·ly, adverb
non·li·tur·gic, adjective
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| 1. | of or relating to public worship |
| 2. | of or relating to the liturgy |
| liturgic or liturgic | |
| —adj | |
| li'turgically or liturgic | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
liturgical
1640s, from L.L. liturgicus, from Gk. leitourgikos, from leitourgos (see liturgy).
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Example sentences
Presents a method of teaching liturgical texts, related to the lectionary.
There had been many struggles as to liturgical use in medieval days, and these were thus ended before the great struggle began.
All major scholarly works are represented, complemented by a comprehensive collection of liturgical texts and service books.
His work includes liturgical pieces, hand raised bowls, and chalices.
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