Stimulus Respond - Ritual

rit·u·al Pronunciation: /rĭchˈo͞o-əl/ Function: noun, adjective Origin: late 16th century (as an adjective): from Latin ritualis, from ritus noun 1. a. The prescribed order of a religious ceremony. b. The body of ceremonies or rites used in a place of worship.

2. a. The prescribed form of conducting a formal secular ceremony. b. The body of ceremonies used by a fraternal organisation.

3. A book of rites or ceremonial forms. rituals 4. a. A ceremonial act or a series of such acts. b. The performance of such acts.

5. a. A detailed method of procedure faithfully or regularly followed: My household chores have become a morning ritual. b. A state or condition characterized by the presence of established procedure or routine. adjective 1. Associated with or performed according to a rite or ritual: a priest’s ritual garments; a ritual sacrifice.

2. Being part of an established routine.