Ritual Meaning
/ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRelated to a rite or repeated set of actions.
nounA rite; a repeated set of actions, especially in religious contexts.
Sentence Examples
A sacred ritual took place in the magnificent temple.
The sacred ritual took place after being postponed twice.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Every morning he performs a ____ of making coffee and reading the paper.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The tribe performed an ancient ____ at the start of each harvest season to give thanks for the crops.
Word Origin & History
From Latin rītuālis (adjective), from rītus (“rite”) + -ālis. Displaced native Old English ġewuna and wuna.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"These verses are the basis for the practice of wearing a prayer shawl (tallit) with a ritual fringe (tzitzit) on each of its four corners"
— 2001, David L. Lieber, Jules Harlow, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary, page 855:
"Despite their good intentions, family members who participate in OCD rituals help reinforce the problem."
— 2017, Christine Honders, OCD: The Struggle with Obsessions and Compulsions, page 44:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Every morning he performs a ____ of making coffee and reading the paper.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The tribe performed an ancient ____ at the start of each harvest season to give thanks for the crops.