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.
adjective
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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
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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
Overtaking is almost impossible in Monaco and in recent years the races have tended to be processional if it does not rain.
From BBC ● May 25, 2025
Lavanya Sharma, 21, who was selected to be a flag bearer, was among those in the processional that kicked off the Coliseum celebration.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025
I kept walking my processional walk, thinking of all the kids who had voted for me, not wanting to let them down, although in a way I already had.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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