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liturgical
lih-TUR-jih-kuhl
Liturgical (adjective) means relating to liturgy, the set forms of public worship used by a religious community. Example: “The choir sang a piece written for liturgical use.”
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Relating to liturgy, the set forms of public worship used by a religious community.
"The choir sang a piece written for liturgical use."
"Different churches follow different liturgical calendars."
"She studied the liturgical traditions of the early church."
How to use liturgical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with the set order of a church service.
When to use it
Liturgical is a formal term mostly used in religious and academic contexts.
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Common pairings
liturgical calendar
liturgical music
liturgical year
liturgical texts
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Etymology
Liturgical developed from a Latin adjective related to liturgy, with the English ending -al added on top. Taken at face value, the word can also be seen simply as liturgy plus -ical.
Synonyms
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liturgic
Rhymes for liturgical
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What does liturgical mean?
Liturgical means relating to liturgy, the established forms and rites used in public worship.
Where does the word liturgical come from?
It comes from a Latin adjective connected to liturgy, with the English suffix -al attached.
Is there another word for liturgical?
Yes, liturgic is used with the same meaning, though liturgical is the more common form.
What is the meaning of liturgical?
"liturgical" (adjective) means relating to liturgy, the set forms of public worship used by a religious community.
