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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ceremony rite custom tradition practice observance sacrament liturgy ordinance ceremony formality formalities protocol etiquette convention usage habit wont consuetude form ritualism ritualistic mysticism ceremonial sacramental liturgical eucharistic baptismal communal collective shared group social cultural religious spiritual mystic symbolic allegorical figurative metaphorical mystical arcane esoteric occult initiatory invocatory celebratory commemorative dedicatory votive

    Meaning of Ritual

    The primary meaning of the word "Ritual" refers to a series of actions or activities regularly and invariably performed in a fixed manner.

    Definitions

    • A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order
    • A series of actions or activities regularly and invariably performed in a fixed manner
    • A repetitive behavior or activity, especially one that is regularly performed at a particular time or in a particular situation

    Etymology of Ritual

    The word "Ritual" originated from the Latin word "ritualis," which is derived from "ritus," meaning "rite" or "ceremony"
    The term has been used in the English language since the 16th century to describe formal or ceremonial acts, especially those related to religious worship

    Example Uses

    • The ritual of lighting candles is an important part of the festival celebrations
    • The company has a daily ritual of having a team meeting to discuss ongoing projects
    • The ritual of baptism is a significant event in the life of a Christian

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    informality casualness spontaneity randomness irregularity unpredictability flexibility adaptability improvisation extemporization naturalness simplicity straightforwardness directness openness honesty sincerity authenticity unconventionality nonconformity individuality uniqueness irregularity disorder chaos anarchy lawlessness unconstraint unceremoniousness unformality

    Related Nouns

    ceremony rite tradition custom practice observance sacrament liturgy ordinance ritualism ritualistic mysticism ceremonial sacramental liturgical eucharistic baptismal communal collective culture religion spirituality mythology symbolism allegory figurative metaphor mystic arcane esoteric occult

    Related Verbs

    perform practice observe celebrate commemorate dedicate invoke consecrate sanctify bless anoint initiate induct install ordain consecrate ritualize formalize institutionalize establish found create

    Related Adjectives

    religious spiritual mystical symbolic allegorical figurative metaphorical mystical arcane esoteric occult initiatory invocatory celebratory commemorative dedicatory votive solemn formal ceremonial sacramental liturgical eucharistic baptismal communal collective cultural social traditional customary conventional orthodox canonical authoritative