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Ceremonial vs Observance - What's the difference?

ceremonial | observance | Synonyms |

Ceremonial is a synonym of observance.


As an adjective ceremonial

is ceremonial.

As a noun observance is

the practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.

ceremonial

English

Alternative forms

*

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, relating to, or used in a ceremony; ritual or formal.
  • * Hallam
    • Ceremonial observances and outward show.
  • (archaic) Observant of forms; ceremonious.
    • (Donne)
  • * Dryden
    • He moves in the dull ceremonial track.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

    • observance

    English

    (wikipedia observance)

    Alternative forms

    * observaunce (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule
  • The custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasion
  • Observation or the act of watching
  • (religion) A rule governing a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic church