Ritually: meaning, definitions and examples
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ritually
[ หrษชtสuษli ]
spiritual practice
Ritually refers to the manner in which actions are performed according to prescribed forms, customs, or ceremonies. It often implies a sense of tradition or solemnity, often associated with religious or cultural practices. The term can also denote regular or habitual actions that follow a structured format. In many cultures, ritual acts are believed to enhance the spiritual or communal identity of those participating.
Synonyms
ceremonially, ceremoniously, habitually.
Examples of usage
- They gathered ritually for the annual festival.
- She ritually cleanses herself before prayer.
- The community gathers ritually every month.
- He ritually performs his morning exercises.
- They celebrated the rite of passage ritually.
Translations
Translations of the word "ritually" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ritualmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเฅเคทเฅเค เคพเคจเคฟเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช rituell
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara ritual
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธััะฐะปัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ rytualnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅผ็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท rituellement
๐ช๐ธ ritualmente
๐น๐ท ritรผel olarak
๐ฐ๐ท ์์์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทููุณูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ rituรกlnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ rituรกlne
๐จ๐ณ ไปชๅผไธ
๐ธ๐ฎ ritualno
๐ฎ๐ธ trรบarlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธััะฐะปะดั ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแขแฃแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ritual olaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ ritualmente
Etymology
The word 'ritually' derives from the Latin term 'ritualis', which pertains to rites or ceremonies. This Latin word is based on 'ritus', meaning 'rite', which encompasses the set of prescribed or customary actions carried out in a specific way within various religious or cultural frameworks. The term evolved into English in the 15th century, reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of rituals in social and religious contexts. The use of 'ritually' reflects not only the act but the significance attributed to the performance of these actions, emphasizing a deeper cultural or spiritual purpose behind them. Over the centuries, the term has been adopted across different cultures to represent the communal and individual practices that shape spiritual experiences and societal norms.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,736, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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