Ritualistic: meaning, definitions and examples

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ritualistic

 

[ ˌrɪtʃuəˈlɪstɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Involving or relating to rituals that are performed in a particular, often religious, context.

Synonyms

ceremonial, religious, ritual

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.

See also: ritual, rituals.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,920, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.