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ritualistic

ri·tua·lis·tic

UK/ˌɹɪt͡ʃuəˈlɪstɪk/ US/ˌrɪtʃuʌˈlɪstɪk/ rare

adjective

1.

of or characterized by or adhering to ritualism

  • “a feudal or ritualistic society”
  • “the ritualistic killing of a sheep”

Origin

From ritual + -istic.

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