English dictionary
ritual
/'r/I//tS//u//@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals
ExamplesRitual killing.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals
ExamplesA ritual dance of Haiti.
Sedate little colonial tribe with its ritual tea parties.
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Of or pertaining to rites or ritual; as, <i>ritual</i> service or sacrifices; the <i>ritual</i> law.
Source: webster1913
noun
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any customary observance or practice
Synonyms riteSource: WordNet 3.0
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the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
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stereotyped behavior
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A prescribed form of performing divine service in a particular church or communion; as, the Jewish <i>ritual</i>.
Source: webster1913