ritual
/ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rituals
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Related to a rite or repeated set of actions.
Adjective
Examples
They performed the ritual lighting of the candles.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A rite; a repeated set of actions, especially in religious contexts.
Noun
Examples
The priests carried out the religious ritual carefully.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ritual” mean?
Related to a rite or repeated set of actions.
Is “ritual” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.