Definition of RITUAL

ritual

Meanings

Plural: rituals

Noun

  • any customary observance or practice
  • the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
  • stereotyped behavior
  • A rite; a repeated set of actions, especially in religious contexts.

Adjective

  • of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals
    • "ritual killing"
  • of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals; ; - Nadine Gordimer
    • "a ritual dance of Haiti"
    • "sedate little colonial tribe with its ritual tea parties"

Adj

  • Related to a rite or repeated set of actions.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin rītuālis (adjective), from rītus (“rite”) + -ālis.

Synonyms

rite

Scrabble Score: 6

ritual is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ritual is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ritual is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

ritual is a valid Words With Friends word