ritually

Variant of 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 dances

noun

  1. a set form or system of rites, religious or otherwise
  2. the observance of set forms or rites, as in public worship
  3. a book containing rites or ceremonial forms
  4. a practice, service, or procedure done as a rite, especially at regular intervals
  5. ritual acts or procedures collectively

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