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processional

 

[ prษ™หˆsษ›สƒษ™nษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

ceremony

Relating to or suitable for a procession.

Synonyms

ceremonial, marching, parade

Examples of usage

  • The processional route was lined with cheering spectators.
  • The bride wore a beautiful processional gown.
Context #2 | Noun

religious ceremony

A hymn, piece of music, or other liturgical item sung or played during a procession.

Synonyms

anthem, chant, hymn

Examples of usage

  • The choir sang a processional as the bride walked down the aisle.
  • The priest led the processional into the church.

Translations

Translations of the word "processional" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น processional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคตเฅ‡เคถเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prozessions-

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ prosesi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั†ะตัั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ procesyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กŒๅˆ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท processionnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ procesional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alayฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–‰๋ ฌ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุนุฑุงุถูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ procesnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ procesiovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธธ่กŒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ procesijski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรถngufรณlk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพั†ะตััะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prosesional

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ procesional

Etymology

The word 'processional' originated from the Latin word 'processionem', which means 'a marching forward'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe anything related to or suitable for a procession. Processions have been an important part of various ceremonies and religious events throughout history, and the word 'processional' continues to be used to describe music, hymns, or items associated with such processions.

See also: bioprocessing, preprocessor, process, processable, processed, processes, processing, procession, processor, reprocess, reprocessing, unprocessed.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,836, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.