1. the study of liturgy and liturgical forms and church services
Usage: academic; religious studies

Examples

• The seminary offers a comprehensive course in liturgics.
• Her doctoral dissertation focused on liturgics in the early Christian church.
• The professor of liturgics explained the historical development of worship practices.
• Students of liturgics examine both ancient and contemporary forms of religious ceremony.
• The liturgics department studies how different denominations conduct their services.
• His expertise in liturgics made him a valuable consultant for church reform.