processional
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of a procession.
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of the nature of a procession; moving in an orderly or regular succession, sequence, or the like.
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of a style, design, etc., customarily used in processions.
processional regalia.
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sung or played during a procession, as a hymn, march, etc.
noun
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a piece of music, as a hymn or slow march, suitable for accompanying a procession.
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a book containing hymns, litanies, etc., for use in religious processions.
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Etymology
Origin of processional
1400–50; (noun) late Middle English: service book < Medieval Latin prōcessiōnāle, noun use of neuter of prōcessiōnālis in a procession; (adj.) < Medieval Latin prōcessiōnālis; see procession, -al 2, -al 1
Example Sentences
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"It's quite a processional experience because people have to go bit by bit through the tapestry," Lewis said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
One of the main goals of the regulations was to increase the frequency of passing during races in a sport that has often been too processional.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Yates celebrated with his Visma-Lease a Bike team-mates in a processional ride around the Italian capital following a meeting with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2025
The “SpongeBob SquarePants” stars are not the first animated characters to lead the processional.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025
Finally, the processional march is recalled, this time disjointed, exhausted and spent: the tune announced so confidently at the beginning now unexpectedly disintegrates.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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