ritual
Translation
ritual, ceremony, rite, custom
Examples
The wedding included ancient rituals.
The wedding included ancient rituals.
My morning coffee is a daily ritual.
My morning coffee is a daily ritual.
Grammar Patterns
((a ritual)) a prescribed series of actions. The wedding included ancient rituals.
((the ritual of -ing)) a customary practice. He has a ritual of reading before bed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ceremony, custom, tradition, rite
Etymology
From Latin 'ritualis' (relating to rites), from 'ritus' (rite, ceremony).
Memory Tips
Think of a repeated, special action, like a morning 'ritual' or a religious 'rite'.