ritual

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I - noun

1. any customary observance or practice (Freq. 6)
• Syn:
rite
• Derivationally related forms:
ritual (for: rite), ritualize
• Hypernyms:
custom, usage, usance
• Hyponyms:
betrothal, espousal, marriage, wedding, marriage ceremony, rite of passage
• Part Meronyms:
ritual dancing, ritual dance, ceremonial dance
2. the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies (Freq. 4)
• Derivationally related forms:
ritualize
• Hypernyms:
practice, pattern
• Hyponyms:
ablution, celebration, solemnization, solemnisation, Communion,
Holy Communion, sacramental manduction, manduction
3. stereotyped behavior
• Hypernyms:
habit, use

II - adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals
- ritual killing
• Pertains to noun:
religious rite
• Derivationally related forms:
rite
2. of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals
- a ritual dance of Haiti
- "sedate little colonial tribe with its ritual tea parties"- Nadine Gordimer
• Pertains to noun:
rite
• Derivationally related forms:
rite