ritual

//ˈrɪtʃuəl//
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Noun

ritualsPlural
1

A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

The wedding ceremony included several traditional rituals.

2

A series of actions or type of behavior regularly and invariably followed by someone.

Her morning ritual includes coffee and reading the newspaper.

Adjective

ritualCanonical form
1

Relating to or done as a religious or solemn rite.

The priest performed the ritual washing of hands before the ceremony.

Synonym