recessional en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English recession Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English recessional From recession + -al.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) 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.