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Ceremonial vs Ritualized - What's the difference?

ceremonial | ritualized |

As an adjective ceremonial

is ceremonial.

As a verb ritualized is

(ritualize).

ceremonial

English

Alternative forms

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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.

    • ritualized

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (ritualize)

    • ritualize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (UK) ritualise

    Verb

  • (US) To make into a ritual.