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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