habit vs ritual

ritual vs habit

habit and ritual both are nouns.

habit is not an adjective while ritual is an adjective.

habit is a verb but ritual is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
habit	Yes	No	Yes	No
ritual	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, ritual is a hyponym of habit; that is, ritual is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than habit:

habit: (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
ritual: stereotyped behavior

Other hyponyms of habit include second nature, cleanliness.

habit (noun)	ritual (noun)
excessive use of drugs	any customary observance or practice
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition	the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order	stereotyped behavior
attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire)
an established custom
the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal)

habit (adjective)	ritual (adjective)
	of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals
	of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals

habit (verb)	ritual (verb)
put a habit on

Difference between habit and ritual

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