ritualistic — relating to or characteristic of rituals; following established customs or ceremonies
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characteristic of rituals; following established customs or ceremonies
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪtʃuəlɪstɪk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's morning routine is so ritualistic that she even counts her coffee stirring exactly 10 times.
- The ritualistic handshake between the CEOs lasted awkwardly long.
- Students performed the ritualistic cramming session before finals.
ritualistic
ADJECTIVE[/ˈrɪtʃuəlɪstɪk/]
relating to or characteristic of rituals; following established customs or ceremonies
Every morning he performs the same ritualistic coffee routine, down to the exact stirring count.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'ritus' meaning religious custom or ceremony, which evolved into the English word 'ritual'. The suffix '-istic' was then added to form 'ritualistic', denoting the characteristic or nature of ritual practices.
Breakdown
ritual (from Latin ritus, religious custom) + -istic (suffix meaning 'of or pertaining to; characterized by'), together forming 'ritualistic' to describe something having the qualities or characteristics of ritual.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's morning routine is so ritualistic that she even counts her coffee stirring exactly 10 times.”
“The ritualistic handshake between the CEOs lasted awkwardly long.”
“Students performed the ritualistic cramming session before finals.”
“The wedding followed traditional ritualistic customs.”
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