ritual
ritual definition
ritu·al (ric̸h′o̵̅o̅ əl)
adjective
Etymology: L ritualis
of, having the nature of, or done as a rite or rites ritual dancesnoun
- a set form or system of rites, religious or otherwise
- the observance of set forms or rites, as in public worship
- a book containing rites or ceremonial forms
- a practice, service, or procedure done as a rite, especially at regular intervals
- ritual acts or procedures collectively
Related Forms:
- ritually rit′u·ally adverb
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