1rit·u·al 
/ˈrɪtʃəwəl/ noun
plural rit·u·als /ˈrɪtʃəwəl/ noun 1 : a formal ceremony or series of acts that is always performed in the same way [count] ▪ a religious ritual ▪ an ancient fertility ritual ▪ The priest will perform the ritual. [noncount] ▪ He was buried simply, without ceremony or ritual. 2 : an act or series of acts done in a particular situation and in the same way each time [count] ▪ the daily ritual of preparing breakfast ▪ the bird's mating ritual [noncount] ▪ His day-to-day life is based on ritual.
