Ritualistic

Pronunciation: /rɪtʃuəlˈɪstɪk/

Definitions of ritualistic

adjective relating to or characteristic of a ritual, especially a religious one

Example Sentences

A1 She followed a ritualistic morning routine of brushing her teeth and making coffee.

A2 The tribe performed ritualistic dances to celebrate the harvest.

B1 The ancient ceremony was full of ritualistic gestures and chants.

B2 The secret society had a ritualistic initiation process for new members.

C1 The elaborate wedding ceremony was filled with ritualistic traditions passed down through generations.

C2 The cult leader had a ritualistic way of controlling his followers through strict rules and ceremonies.

Grammatical Forms of ritualistic

• past tense: ritualized
• plural: ritualistics
• comparative: more ritualistic
• superlative: most ritualistic
• present tense: ritualizes
• future tense: will ritualize
• perfect tense: has ritualized
• continuous tense: is ritualizing
• singular: ritualistic
• positive degree: ritualistic
• infinitive: to ritualize
• gerund: ritualizing
• participle: ritualized

Origin and Evolution of ritualistic

First Known Use: 1807 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ritualistic' originated from the Latin word 'ritualis', which is derived from 'ritus' meaning 'rite'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe practices or beliefs related to rituals or rites, the word 'ritualistic' has evolved to also encompass behaviors or actions that are overly formal or rigidly adhered to.