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ritual

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/ˈrɪtʃuəl/ · rit-u-al

A set of actions performed as part of a ceremony or celebration, often with cultural or religious significance.

Meanings

nounformal

A set of actions performed as part of a ceremony or celebration, often with cultural or religious significance.

ایک ایسا عمل جو کسی تقریب یا جشن کا حصہ ہوتا ہے، اکثر ثقافتی یا مذہبی اہمیت کے ساتھ۔

رسم

rasm

Formal: مراسم

Synonyms

ceremonycustomtraditionتقریبروایتادائیگی

Antonyms

spontaneityimpromptuفوریغیر روایتی

Common Collocations

  • wedding ritual
  • daily ritual
  • religious ritual

Example Sentences

The wedding ritual included traditional dances and songs.

شادی کی رسم میں روایتی رقص اور گانے شامل تھے۔

Shadi ki rasm mein riwaayati raqs aur gaane shaamil the.

They perform a daily morning ritual of meditation.

وہ صبح کے ایک روزانہ کی رسم کے طور پر مراقبہ کرتے ہیں۔

Woh subah ke ek rozana ki rasm ke tor par muraqba karte hain.

The ritual of lighting candles is a symbol of hope.

موم بتیوں کو روشن کرنے کی رسم امید کی علامت ہے۔

Mom battiyon ko roshan karne ki rasm umeed ki alamat hai.

Easily Confused With

ritualistic:Ritual refers to the action, while ritualistic describes something characteristic of rituals.

Word Family

ritualize
verbرسمی بنانا
ritualistic
adjectiveرسمیاتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of rituals as 'rites' of passage.

Imagine a wedding ceremony with beautiful decorations and performers.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بہت کیا رسم و رواجوں نے زخم عشق کا، یہ اور بات ہے، کہ جگر مرہم نہیں پاتا۔

Bohat kiya rasm o riwajon ne zakhm ishq ka, Yeh aur baat hai, ke jigar marham nahi paata.

Many customs have hurt the wounds of love, But it's another matter that the heart cannot find solace.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کا کوئی رسم نہیں، اس کا کوئی جواز نہیں۔

Jis ka koi rasm nahi, us ka koi jawaaz nahi.

Without a custom, there is no justification.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "ritualis" — of rites

First known use: 15th century

The term 'ritual' has evolved from Latin origins, where it was used to describe formalized religious ceremonies.