recessional

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English

Etymology

From recession +‎ -al.

Adjective

recessional (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to recession or withdrawal, particularly at the end of a religious service or wedding.
    A recessional hymn is sung in a procession returning from the choir to the robing room.

Noun

recessional (plural recessionals)

  1. Music played during a church recession.

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