Ritualized
(adjective)
- Made into or having the character of a religious or ceremonial rite.
- 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:
- The tribal leaders performed a highly ritualized dance to honor their ancestors.
- His morning routine was highly ritualized, involving the same activities performed in the same order each day.
- The religious ceremony was performed in a very ritualized manner.
- He followed the recipe with ritualized precision, measuring out each ingredient precisely.
- Her daily yoga practice was a ritualized exercise in both physical and mental discipline.