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View usage for: (rɪtʃuəl) Word forms: plural rituals1. variable nounA ritual is a religious service or other ceremony which involves a series of actions performed in a fixed order. This is the most ancient, and holiest of the Shinto rituals. These ceremonies were already part of pre-Christian ritual in Mexico. Synonyms: ceremony, rite, ceremonial, sacrament More Synonyms of ritual 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]Ritual activities happen as part of a ritual or tradition. ...fastings and ritual dancing. ...an act of ritual suicide. ritually adverb [ADVERB with verb] The statue was ritually bathed and purified. 3. variable nounA ritual is a way of behaving or a series of actions which people regularly carry out in a particular situation, because it is their custom to do so. The whole Italian culture revolves around the ritual of eating. Cocktails at the Plaza was a nightly ritual of their sophisticated world. Synonyms: custom, tradition, routine, convention More Synonyms of ritual 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]You can describe something as a ritual action when it is done in exactly the same way whenever a particular situation occurs. I realized that here the conventions required me to make the ritual noises. Synonyms: ceremonial, formal, conventional, routine More Synonyms of ritual ritual in British English (ˈrɪtjʊəl) noun1. the prescribed or established form of a religious or other ceremony 2. such prescribed forms in general or collectively 3. stereotyped activity or behaviour 4. psychology any repetitive behaviour, such as hand-washing, performed by a person with a compulsive personality disorder 5. any formal act, institution, or procedure that is followed consistently the ritual of the law adjective6. of, relating to, or characteristic of religious, social, or other rituals Derived forms ritually (ˈritually) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin rītuālis, from rītus riteritual in American English (ˈrɪtʃuəl) adjective1. of, having the nature of, or done as a rite or rites ritual dances noun2. a set form or system of rites, religious or otherwise 3. the observance of set forms or rites, as in public worship 4. a book containing rites or ceremonial forms 5. a practice, service, or procedure done as a rite, especially at regular intervals 6. ritual acts or procedures collectively SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcereˌmony Derived forms ritually (ˈritually) adverb Word origin (sense 1) L ritualisExamples of 'ritual' in a sentenceritual British English: ritual / ˈrɪtjʊəl/ NOUNtradition Ritual activities happen as part of a ritual or tradition. ...fastings and ritual dancing. - American English: ritual
- Arabic: شَعَائِريّ
- Brazilian Portuguese: ritual
- Chinese: 典礼的
- Croatian: ritualan
- Czech: rituální
- Danish: rituel
- Dutch: ritueel
- European Spanish: ritual
- Finnish: rituaalinen
- French: rituel
- German: rituell
- Greek: τελετουργικός
- Italian: rituale
- Japanese: 儀式の
- Korean: 의례적인
- Norwegian: rituell
- Polish: rytualny
- European Portuguese: ritual
- Romanian: obicei
- Russian: ритуальный
- Latin American Spanish: ritual
- Swedish: rituell
- Thai: เกี่ยวกับพิธีกรรม
- Turkish: ayinsel
- Ukrainian: обряд
- Vietnamese: theo lễ nghi
British English: ritual / ˈrɪtjʊəl/ NOUNreligious ceremony A ritual is a religious service or other ceremony which involves a series of actions performed in a fixed order. This is the most ancient, and holiest of rituals. - American English: ritual
- Arabic: شَعِيرَة
- Brazilian Portuguese: ritual
- Chinese: 典礼
- Croatian: ritual
- Czech: rituál
- Danish: ritual
- Dutch: ritueel
- European Spanish: ritual
- Finnish: rituaali
- French: rite
- German: Ritual
- Greek: τελετή
- Italian: rituale
- Japanese: 儀式
- Korean: 의식
- Norwegian: rituale
- Polish: rytuał
- European Portuguese: ritual
- Romanian: ritual
- Russian: ритуал
- Latin American Spanish: ritual
- Swedish: ritual
- Thai: พิธีกรรมทางศาสนา
- Turkish: ayin tören
- Ukrainian: ритуал
- Vietnamese: lễ nghi
Chinese translation of 'ritual' adj - [dance, murder]
仪(儀)式上的 (yíshì shang de)
n (c/u) - (Rel)
仪(儀)式 (yíshì) - (= procedure)
程序 (chéngxù)
Definition regular repeated action or behaviour This is the most ancient and holiest of the rituals. Synonyms sacrament mystery communion Italian culture revolves around the ritual of eating. Synonyms protocol ordinance tikanga (New Zealand) lockstep (US, Canadian) Definition of or like rituals Here, the conventions required me to make the ritual noises. Synonyms prescribed stereotyped procedural ceremonious Additional synonymsDefinition excessively polite or formal Synonyms formal, civil, exact, ritual, precise, stiff, dignified, stately, solemn, courteous, courtly, deferential, starchy (informal), punctiliousDefinition an accepted rule or method a social convention Synonyms custom, practice, tradition, code, usage, protocol, formality, etiquette, propriety, kawa (New Zealand), tikanga (New Zealand), ruleDefinition following the accepted customs and lacking originality This is a rather conventional work by a mediocre author. Synonyms unoriginal, routine, stereotyped, pedestrian, commonplace, banal, prosaic, run-of-the-mill, hackneyed, vanilla (slang) Additional synonymsDefinition usual It is customary to offer a drink or a snack to guests. Synonyms usual, general, common, accepted, established, traditional, normal, ordinary, familiar, acknowledged, conventional, routine, everydayDefinition manners and etiquette a frequent broadcaster on correct form and dress Synonyms procedure, behaviour, manners, etiquette, use, rule, conduct, ceremony, custom, convention, ritual, done thing, usage, protocol, formality, wont, right practice, kawa (New Zealand), tikanga (New Zealand) He wrote a very formal letter of apology. Synonyms serious, stiff, detached, aloof, official, reserved, correct, conventional, remote, exact, precise, starched, prim, unbending, punctilious (formal), ceremoniousDefinition a necessary procedure without real effect The will was read, but it was a formality. Synonyms convention, form, conventionality, matter of form, procedure, ceremony, custom, gesture, ritual, riteDefinition established custom or use It had become a habit with her to annoy him. Synonyms custom, rule, practice, tradition, routine, convention, mode, usage, wont, second nature Definition done regularly and repeatedly He soon recovered his habitual geniality. Synonyms customary, normal, usual, common, standard, natural, traditional, fixed, regular, ordinary, familiar, routine, accustomed, wontedDefinition the forms of public services officially prescribed by a Church A member of the clergy read from the prayer-book. Synonyms ceremony, service, ritual, services, celebration, formula, worship, rite, sacrament, form of worship Definition a ritual, ceremony, or practice, esp. of a religion Numerous religious observances set the rhythm of the day. Synonyms ceremony, rite, procedure, service, form, act, practice, tradition, celebration, custom, ritual, formality, ceremonial, ordinance, liturgyDefinition something done regularly or repeatedly a public inquiry into bank practices Synonyms custom, use, way, system, rule, method, tradition, habit, routine, mode, usage, wont, praxis, usual procedure, tikanga (New Zealand) Definition a way of doing something, esp. an established method He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa. Synonyms method, policy, process, course, system, form, action, step, performance, operation, practice, scheme, strategy, conduct, formula, custom, routine, transaction, plan of action, modus operandiAdditional synonymsDefinition a custom that is carried out within a particular group a fertility rite Synonyms ceremony, custom, ritual, act, service, form, practice, procedure, mystery, usage, formality, ceremonial, communion, ordinance, observance, sacrament, liturgy, solemnityDefinition a usual or regular method of procedure The players had to change their daily routine. Synonyms procedure, programme, way, order, practice, method, pattern, formula, custom, usage, wont, lockstep (US, Canadian) Definition relating to or characteristic of routine a series of routine medical tests Synonyms usual, standard, normal, customary, ordinary, familiar, typical, conventional, everyday, habitual, workaday, wontedDefinition a formal religious ceremony The President was attending the morning service. Synonyms ceremony, ritual, worship, rite, function, ordinance, observance, sacrament, liturgyDefinition a solemn ceremony or ritual the constitutional solemnities Synonyms ritual, proceedings, ceremony, rite, formalities, ceremonial, observance, celebrationDefinition a custom or practice of long standing She has carried on the family tradition of giving away plants. Synonyms established practice, custom, convention, habit, ritual, unwritten law a fruitful convergence with past usage and custom Synonyms practice, method, procedure, form, rule, tradition, habit, regime, custom, routine, convention, mode, matter of course, wont |