Ritualized (adjective)

  1. Made into or having the character of a religious or ceremonial rite.
  2. Characterized by strict adherence to prescribed forms or ways of doing things.

Origin:

Derived from the verb 'ritualize' which comes from the noun 'ritual' which comes from the latin 'ritus' meaning 'rite, custom, ceremony'.

Examples:

  1. The tribal leaders performed a highly ritualized dance to honor their ancestors.
  2. His morning routine was highly ritualized, involving the same activities performed in the same order each day.
  3. The religious ceremony was performed in a very ritualized manner.
  4. He followed the recipe with ritualized precision, measuring out each ingredient precisely.
  5. Her daily yoga practice was a ritualized exercise in both physical and mental discipline.
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