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ritual

Letters that make ritual

a, l, r, t, i, u are letters that make 'ritual'

Words within ritual

IT, RI, AL, Al are words within 'ritual'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of ritual

rituals is a word created by adding a letter to 'ritual'

ritual is a 6 letter word ending with l
ritual is a 6 letter word starting with r

5 possible definitions for 'ritual'

Ritual as "stereotyped behavior"

Under this definition, ritual is a noun and has the following properties:

ritual as a type

'ritual' can be a type of use, habit.

Derivatives of ritual

ritual is a derivative of ritual.

Ritual as "the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies"

Under this definition, ritual is a noun and has the following properties:

ritual as a type

'ritual' can be a type of practice, pattern.

Types of ritual

ablution, celebration, solemnization, solemnisation, Communion, Holy Communion, sacramental manduction, manduction are types of 'ritual'.

Derivatives of ritual

ritualize, ritualise, ritual are derivatives of 'ritual'.

Ritual as "of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals"

Under this definition, ritual is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of ritual

ritual, rite are derivatives of 'ritual'.

Pertain to ritual

ritual, rite pertain to 'ritual'.

Example of ritual used within this context

"a ritual dance of Haiti", "sedate little colonial tribe with its ritual tea parties"- Nadine Gordimer

Ritual as "any customary observance or practice"

Under this definition, ritual is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

rite has the same meaning as ritual

ritual as a type

'ritual' can be a type of custom, usage, usance.

Types of ritual

espousal, marriage, betrothal, wedding, marriage ceremony, rite of passage are types of 'ritual'.

Parts of ritual

ritual dancing, ritual dance, ceremonial dance are parts of 'ritual'.

Derivatives of ritual

ritualize, ritualise, ritual are derivatives of 'ritual'.

Ritual as "of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals"

Under this definition, ritual is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of ritual

ritual, religious rite, rite are derivatives of 'ritual'.

Pertain to ritual

rite, religious rite pertain to 'ritual'.

Example of ritual used within this context

"ritual killing"