Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/riˈtwal/

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Translation

ritual

Word origin

From Latin ritualis ('relating to rites'), from ritus ('religious rite, custom'). The same root gives English 'rite' and 'ritual'.

Origin
Latin
Root
ritualis
English cognates
rite, ritual

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralrituales

Examples

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The ceremony followed a very old ritual.

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Having coffee in the morning is his daily ritual.

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The religious ritual lasted several hours.

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Each culture has its own rituals.

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Setting the table is part of the dinner ritual.

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