1. relating to or prescribed by rubrics, especially liturgical directions in religious texts
Usage: religious; formal
2. relating to or marked in red, especially headings or instructions in manuscripts
Usage: historical; formal

Examples

• The priest followed the rubrical instructions for the Easter service.
• Medieval manuscripts often contained rubrical headings in red ink.
• The rubrical directions specified when to kneel during the ceremony.
• Scholars studied the rubrical elements of the ancient prayer book.
• The rubrical text provided guidance for proper worship procedures.
• Red rubrical markings distinguished important passages in the manuscript.