Ritualistic: meaning, definitions and examples
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ritualistic
[ ˌrɪtʃuəˈlɪstɪk ]
behavior
Relating to or characteristic of a ritual; adhering to a traditional, established, or prescribed way of doing something.
Synonyms
ceremonial, formal, traditional
Examples of usage
- The tribe has many ritualistic ceremonies to celebrate important events.
- She performed the ritualistic dance with precision and grace.
behavior
Involving or relating to rituals that are performed in a particular, often religious, context.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ritualistic chanting echoed through the temple.
- The priest carried out the ritualistic cleansing ceremony.
Translations
Translations of the word "ritualistic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ritualístico
🇮🇳 अनुष्ठानिक (anushthanik)
🇩🇪 rituell
🇮🇩 ritualistik
🇺🇦 ритуалістичний
🇵🇱 rytualny
🇯🇵 儀式的な (ぎしきてきな, gishikitekina)
🇫🇷 rituel
🇪🇸 ritual
🇹🇷 ritüel
🇰🇷 의식적인 (uisikjeog-in)
🇸🇦 طقوسي (tuqusii)
🇨🇿 rituální
🇸🇰 rituálny
🇨🇳 仪式的 (yíshì de)
🇸🇮 ritualen
🇮🇸 helgisiða
🇰🇿 рәсімдік (räsimdik)
🇬🇪 რიტუალური (ritualuri)
🇦🇿 ritualistik
🇲🇽 ritual
Word origin
The word 'ritualistic' is derived from the noun 'ritual', which comes from the Latin 'ritualis' meaning 'relating to rites or ceremonies'. The concept of rituals has been present in human cultures for centuries, with practices and traditions evolving over time to become ritualistic in nature. Rituals serve various purposes, including social cohesion, spiritual connection, and cultural identity.