ritual
Translation
ritual, ceremony, custom
Examples
Weddings are an important social ritual.
Weddings are an important social ritual.
My morning ritual includes a cup of tea.
My morning ritual includes a cup of tea.
Grammar Patterns
a ritual of ((-ing/sth.)) The daily ritual of walking the dog.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ceremony, custom, tradition; Antonyms: improvisation, spontaneity
Etymology
From Latin 'ritualis' (relating to rites), from 'ritus' (a rite, a ceremony).
Memory Tips
A 'ritual' is a set of actions or 'rites' you do. The words are closely related.