ritual

Meanings

• noun

  A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

  - "The ritual of baptism involves immersing the baby in water."
  - "The ancient Egyptians performed elaborate rituals to ensure a good harvest."

• noun

  A sequence of actions or procedures that is repeated regularly.

  - "The morning ritual of making coffee and reading the newspaper."
  - "The daily ritual of brushing one's teeth."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɪ.tʃu.əl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ritual
hymn , rhythm , prism , gym , limb

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Variants

List of all variants of ritual that leads to same result
ritual , ritually , rituals

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'ritus' meaning 'custom' or 'ceremonial observance'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ritual' appears in the Bible over 300 times.

2. Many ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, had complex systems of rituals for various purposes.

3. Some modern-day rituals, such as the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, are purely symbolic and have no religious significance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ritualistic: Relating to or characterized by the performance of rituals.

2. Ritualism: The belief or practice of performing rituals, especially as a substitute for or in addition to the practice of a religion.

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Culture

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Rituals have been an integral part of human civilization since ancient times. They serve various purposes such as religious devotion, social bonding, and rites of passage. Rituals have been depicted extensively in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "ritual"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the steps of the ritual in your mind, one by one.
   - Imagine yourself performing the ritual in a calm and focused environment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the ritual with a particular color, symbol, or scent to help remember it.
   - Create a mental image of yourself successfully completing the ritual.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'R-I-T-U-A-L' to remember the steps of the ritual: Repeat, Invoke, Transform, Understand, Act, and Leave.
   - Create a story or narrative to help remember the steps of the ritual.

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