ritual — a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪtʃuəl/
Example Sentences
- His morning ritual of checking social media before coffee became an unhealthy obsession.
- The graduation ceremony included the traditional ritual of throwing caps into the air.
- She turned making instant ramen into an elaborate ritual with 15 different seasonings.
ritual
NOUN[/ˈrɪtʃuəl/]
a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order
The villagers gathered around the sacred stone and performed a harvest ritual together.
Before every class, the ballerina repeated her ritual of tying her shoes and stretching. (RITUAL → REPEAT IT ALL → repeat the same meaningful steps every time)
A ritual so spiritual — keeps our family bond habitual.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ritualis', derived from 'ritus' meaning 'religious rite' or 'custom'. The Latin root likely comes from an Indo-European origin related to the concept of order and fitting things properly.
Breakdown
ritus (rite, custom) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to') = ritual (adjective/noun meaning a ceremonial act or series of acts)
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📝Examples
“His morning ritual of checking social media before coffee became an unhealthy obsession.”
“The graduation ceremony included the traditional ritual of throwing caps into the air.”
“She turned making instant ramen into an elaborate ritual with 15 different seasonings.”
“The tribal ritual has been passed down through generations for over 500 years.”
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