儀式 - 定義、意味と同義語 | Vocabulary.com

Ritual - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT ritual /ˈrɪtʃ(əw)əl/ /ˈrɪtʃuəl/ IPA guide Other forms: rituals A ritual is a ceremony or action performed in a customary way. Your family might have a Saturday night ritual of eating a big spaghetti dinner and then taking a long walk to the ice cream shop. As an adjective, ritual means "conforming to religious rites," which are the sacred, customary ways of celebrating a religion or culture. Different communities have different ritual practices, like meditation in Buddhism, or baptism in Christianity. We also call the ceremony itself a ritual. Although it comes from religious ceremonies, ritual can also be used for any time-honored tradition, like the Superbowl, or Mardi Gras, or Sunday morning pancake breakfast. Definitions of ritual noun the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies see more see less types: show 4 types... hide 4 types... ablution the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels celebration , solemnisation , solemnization the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual Communion , Holy Communion , manduction , sacramental manduction the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist intercommunion participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church (eg Catholic and Orthodox) type of: pattern , practice a customary way of operation or behavior noun any customary observance or practice synonyms: rite see more see less types: show 7 types... hide 7 types... betrothal , espousal the act of becoming betrothed or engaged marriage , marriage ceremony , wedding the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony rite of passage a ritual performed in some cultures at times when an individual changes status (as from adolescence to adulthood) bridal , espousal archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast civil marriage a marriage performed by a government official rather than by a clergyman love match a marriage for love's sake; not an arranged marriage remarriage the act of marrying again type of: custom , usage , usance accepted or habitual practice noun stereotyped behavior see more see less type of: habit , use (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition adjective of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals “ ritual killing” adjective of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals “a ritual dance of Haiti” “"sedate little colonial tribe with its ritual tea parties"- Nadine Gordimer” Pronunciation US /ˈrɪtʃ(əw)əl/ UK /ˈrɪtʃuəl/ Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘ritual' . Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Word Family Vocabulary lists containing ritual A Long Walk to Water Linda Sue Park A boy named Salva struggles to survive after being separated from his family in war-torn Sudan. A girl named Nya spends hours each day collecting water for her parents and sister. Their lives eventually intersect in this novel based on a true story. The Diary of Anne Frank Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett This dramatic adaptation of the diary of a young Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis won both a Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize. It's Lit: Hanukkah Words Hanukkah is a festival of lights that marks a historic event. Brighten up your vocabulary with these luminous words. MORE VOCABULARY LISTS 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started