liturgical
adj.relating to the formal words and actions used during a religious ceremony. It describes things that follow a set pattern for public worship.
adj.relating to liturgy or public worship, particularly the formal rites and ceremonies of a religious body. Often describes specific texts, music, or garments used in a traditional service.
“The choir sang beautiful liturgical music during the service.”
“The priest wore specific liturgical vestments that changed color depending on the season of the church calendar.”
“Scholars often debate the liturgical significance of these ancient chants, questioning whether they were intended for private meditation or communal celebration within the cathedral.”
Typically used attributively before a noun like 'music', 'calendar', or 'reform'.
From Latin lītūrgicus + -al. By surface analysis, liturgy + -ical.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.