liturgical

adjective

li·​tur·​gi·​cal lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl How to pronounce liturgical (audio)
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1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of liturgy
the liturgical calendar
liturgical music
2
: using or favoring the use of liturgy
liturgical churches
liturgically adverb

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Lent is the 46-day liturgical season that precedes the holiday of Easter, which commemorates the life, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Today few Christian churches embrace this practice as a regular part of worship, however in Austin, Wesley United Methodist Church, offers an active liturgical dance ministry. Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 While use of the Latin Mass remains a flash point, a controversy in the rapidly growing Diocese of Charlotte, N.C., has raised questions about the status of other liturgical traditions and symbols. Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025 Some dresses recall chasubles, aka the outermost liturgical vestment worn by clery to celebrate the Eucharist. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for liturgical

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of liturgical was in 1641

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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgical. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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