Word

ritual, n.
(rituals)
freq. cnt. 10

any customary observance or practice
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 2

rite ritual

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derivationally related form

ritual ritualize

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derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

custom, usage, usance

part meronym

ritual dancing, ritual dance, ceremonial dance

hyponym

betrothal, espousal marriage, wedding, marriage ceremony rite of passage

the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4

ritual

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

ritual ritualize

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hyponym

ablution celebration, solemnization, solemnisation Communion, Holy Communion, sacramental manduction, manduction

hypernym

practice, pattern

stereotyped behavior
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ritual

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derivationally related form

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hypernym