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- pronunciation:
- rI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an established and prescribed procedure for a ceremony, esp. a religious one.
Drinking sips of rice wine is part of the traditional marriage ritual in Japan.
- synonyms:
- ceremonial, ceremony, observance, office, rite
- similar words:
- celebration, custom, formality, liturgy, practice, sacrament, service, worship
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| definition 2: |
a body of such established ceremonies; rites.
The Catholic church uses a different ritual from the Lutheran church.- synonyms:
- rites
- similar words:
- celebration, ceremonial, ceremonies, custom, formalities, observances, offices
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| definition 3: |
a pattern of behavior repeated in a fixed form and order as prescribed by custom, tradition, or authority.
He always observed a ritual of reading his mail from the bottom of the stack to the top.Going through her morning ritual took a considerable amount of time in the bathroom.The children's bedtime ritual ends with the reading of a story.- similar words:
- ceremony, custom, habit, practice, praxis, rite, rote, routine, rule, wont
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| related words: |
benediction, cant, ceremony, feast, liturgy, tradition, worship |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of or pertaining to a ritual or rituals.
ritual cleansing- similar words:
- ceremonial, ceremonious, formal
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| related words: |
formal |
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| derivation: |
ritually (adv.) |
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