noun a religious or other solemn ceremony or act
adjective relating to a ceremonial act or observance
In religious contexts, 'rite' refers to a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious worship.
In psychology, 'rite' may be used to describe a habitual or repetitive behavior that serves a specific purpose or has symbolic meaning.
In sociology, 'rite' can refer to a formalized or prescribed social ceremony or ritual within a society.
In anthropology, 'rite' is used to describe a formal or ceremonial act or procedure that is part of a ritual or tradition within a culture.
In writing, 'rite' can be used to describe a formal or ceremonial act or procedure, such as a religious rite or a rite of passage.
Psychologists may use 'rite' when discussing rituals or traditions that hold significance for individuals or groups, such as cultural rites of mourning or healing rites.