From formal English to slang. 2014.
liturgical — 1640s, from L.L. liturgicus, from N.T. Gk. leitourgikos ministering, from leitourgos (see LITURGY (Cf. liturgy)) … Etymology dictionary
liturgical — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to liturgy or public worship. DERIVATIVES liturgically adverb liturgist noun … English terms dictionary
liturgical — [lə tʉr′ji kəl] adj. [< Gr leitourgikos + AL] 1. of or constituting a liturgy 2. used in or using a liturgy liturgically adv … English World dictionary
Liturgical — Liturgic Li*tur gic, Liturgical Li*tur gic*al, [Gr. ?: cf. F. liturgique.] Pertaining to, of or the nature of, a liturgy; of or pertaining to public prayer and worship. T. Warton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
liturgical — adjective Date: 1641 1. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of liturgy 2. using or favoring the use of liturgy < liturgical churches > • liturgically adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
liturgical — adj. Liturgical is used with these nouns: ↑music … Collocations dictionary
liturgical — li|tur|gi|cal [ lı tɜrdʒıkl ] adjective involving or used in religious ceremonies: liturgical music ╾ li|tur|gi|cal|ly [ lı tɜrdʒıkli ] adverb … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
liturgical — [[t]lɪtɜ͟ː(r)ʤɪk(ə)l[/t]] ADJ: usu ADJ n Liturgical things are used in or relate to church services. [FORMAL] … English dictionary
liturgical — UK [lɪˈtɜː(r)dʒɪk(ə)l] / US [lɪˈtɜrdʒɪk(ə)l] adjective involving or used in religious ceremonies liturgical music Derived word: liturgically UK [lɪˈtɜː(r)dʒɪklɪ] / US [lɪˈtɜrdʒɪklɪ] adverb … English dictionary
Liturgical Chant — • A chant, if its style, composition, and execution prove it suitable for liturgical use, may properly be called liturgical chant Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Liturgical Chant Liturgical Chant … Catholic encyclopedia
Liturgical Books — • All the books, published by the authority of any church, that contain the text and directions for her official (liturgical) services Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Liturgical Books Liturgical Books … Catholic encyclopedia
