ritualistic

CEFRC2

/ˌɹɪt͡ʃuəˈlɪstɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Done in a fixed and repeated way, like a ceremony.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of or relating to habitual behavior.

Examples

  • The ancient tribe performed a ritualistic dance around the fire.

  • The group practiced various types of ritualistic dances.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. In the manner of a ritual.

More examples

In context

  • The behavior was viewed as being purely ritualistic and odd.

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The tribe's blank dance was performed exactly the same way every year during the harvest festival.

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Origin

adjective

From ritual + -istic.