ritualize — to make something into a ritual or ceremony; to perform as a ritual
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something into a ritual or ceremony; to perform as a ritual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪtʃuəˌlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- My roommate has ritualized checking his phone exactly 47 times before bed.
- The team ritualized their pre-game huddle to boost morale.
- She has completely ritualized her morning skincare routine into a 45-minute ceremony.
ritualize
VERB[/ˈrɪtʃuəˌlaɪz/]
to make something into a ritual or ceremony; to perform as a ritual
to make something into a ritual or ceremony; to perform as a ritual
We ritualize what we idealize, but then realize it's not enough!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ritualize derives from Latin ritus, meaning religious ceremony or observance, combined with the verb-forming suffix -ize. The word emerged in English to mean 'to make into a ritual' or 'to perform in a formal ceremonial manner'.
Breakdown
ritus (religious ceremony) + -al (adjectival suffix forming ritual) + -ize (verb-forming suffix meaning to make or cause to become).
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📝Examples
“My roommate has ritualized checking his phone exactly 47 times before bed.”
“The team ritualized their pre-game huddle to boost morale.”
“She has completely ritualized her morning skincare routine into a 45-minute ceremony.”
“Many cultures ritualize important life transitions through ceremonies.”
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