ritualistically

rit·u·al·ism

[rich-oo-uh-liz-uhm]
noun
1.
adherence to or insistence on ritual.
2.
the study of ritual practices or religious rites.
3.
excessive fondness for ritual.

Origin:
1835–45; ritual + -ism

rit·u·al·is·tic, adjective
rit·u·al·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
an·ti·rit·u·al·ism, noun
an·ti·rit·u·al·is·tic, adjective
hy·per·rit·u·al·ism, noun
hy·per·rit·u·a·lis·tic, adjective
non·rit·u·al·is·tic, adjective
non·rit·u·al·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
un·rit·u·al·is·tic, adjective
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ritualism (ˈrɪtjʊəˌlɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  emphasis, esp exaggerated emphasis, on the importance of rites and ceremonies
2.  the study of rites and ceremonies, esp magical or religious ones
 
'ritualist
 
n

ritualistic (ˌrɪtjʊəˈlɪstɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of, relating to, or suggestive of ritualism
 
ritual'istically
 
adv

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