ritual

CEFRB2

/ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A set of actions regularly performed in a particular way or ceremony.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A rite; a repeated set of actions, especially in religious contexts.

Examples

  • A sacred ritual took place in the magnificent temple.

  • The sacred ritual took place after being postponed twice.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Related to a rite or repeated set of actions.

More examples

In context

  • The priests carried out the religious ritual carefully.

  • They performed the ritual lighting of the candles.

  • Despite their good intentions, family members who participate in OCD rituals help reinforce the problem.

Quick test

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Every morning he performs a blank of making coffee and reading the paper.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Latin rītuālis (adjective), from rītus (“rite”) + -ālis. Displaced native Old English ġewuna and wuna.