processional

[ pruh-sesh-uh-nl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a procession.
2. of the nature of a procession; moving in an orderly or regular succession, sequence, or the like.
3. of a style, design, etc., customarily used in processions:

   processional regalia.

4. sung or played during a procession, as a hymn, march, etc.

noun

1. a piece of music, as a hymn or slow march, suitable for accompanying a procession.
2. a book containing hymns, litanies, etc., for use in religious processions.

processional

/ prəˈsɛʃənəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or suitable for a procession

noun

1. Christianity
   1. a book containing the prayers, hymns, litanies, and liturgy prescribed for processions
   2. a hymn, litany, etc, used in a procession

Derived Forms

• proˈcessionally, adverb

Other Words From

• pro·cession·al·ly adverb
• nonpro·cession·al adjective
• unpro·cession·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of processional¹

1400–50; (noun) late Middle English: service book < Medieval Latin prōcessiōnāle, noun use of neuter of prōcessiōnālis in a procession; (adj.) < Medieval Latin prōcessiōnālis; procession, -al ², -al ¹

Example Sentences

Now, at last, the show will embark on its pop-royal processional.

From Washington Post

An entrance for the players was designed into the midfield so soccer partners could have their processionals.

From Voice of San Diego

As the processional order of the race deteriorated into the chain reaction chaos of an accident, it was compelling viewing.

From The Daily Beast

Apparently Ahmadinejad was standing in his processional car, waving to the crowds from the open sunroof.

From The Daily Beast

All around the base of the mound ran a processional road, so that their majesties could drive under the eye of the onlookers.

From Project Gutenberg

They did not leave the chapel in processional order, neither did they throw stones and then run, when they took their departure.

From Project Gutenberg

And the unceasing processional of strange secret faces wearied the eye and the mind.

From Project Gutenberg

There is even a kind of processional Psalm as the wedding party enters the Chapel.

From Project Gutenberg

There are nine bays of Sugers processional path, and from them radiate seven apse chapels.

From Project Gutenberg